Job title: Senior Program Manager Family Violence and Justice
Company: VACCA
Job description:
- Exciting leadership opportunity available at Southern Region (Dandenong & Frankston) to join our growing team
- $126,971-$130,673 plus super -based on qualification and experience
- Join VACCA to make a difference in the community!
About the role
The position will be responsible for the operational oversight of the Southern Family Violence and Justice programs including staff, budget, liaison and partnerships with departments, compliance, administration as well as supporting and overseeing the key southern Family Violence and Justice programs including case management, Men’s Family Violence group work and behaviour change programs, other women’s, men’s and children’s intervention and programs in relation to family violence, local and youth justice work, oversight of The Orange Door.
A key function is to ensure that these programs are coordinated and managed in a manner which provides the best possible platform for the delivery of effective, quality, and timely responses. The Senior Program Manager role includes achieving all funding targets, reporting and compliance requirements are fully met.
This role will provide leadership, direction, and support to VACCA staff employed within these programs. The role will extend to ensuring all OOHC staff are provided with appropriate supervision and training opportunities to enhance their capacity to provide quality OOHC services.
The Organisation
The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of it’s kind in Australia. The VACCA team is committed to the organisation’s visions and values, passionately providing support, service and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable members of the community.
Our Aboriginality is what distinguishes us from other community organisations and it is why we are able to deliver positive outcomes that lead to ongoing change.
Our strength lies with our people, and all people are welcome at VACCA!
About You
- Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose and the capacity to take a leadership role in championing these internally and externally.
- Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities.
- Demonstrated high level ability to lead and manage a multitude of programs in the family violence and justice spaces, with a focus on encouraging healing and resilience by strengthening relationships, the role of the family and importance of Community connections.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities including proven experience in successfully developing, managing and motivating a team within the sector.
- Sound knowledge and experience of working within Aboriginal family violence and/or justice systems, with an understanding of cultural approaches to support, guide and respond to complex situations.
- Qualifications in social work, community services or/and substantial experience in these fields
Requirements
- You must have and continue to hold a full Victorian Driver’s Licence, a current employment Working With Children Check card and a clear National Police Check
- Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable)
What we can offer you!!
- Sector leading remuneration and salary packaging options that increase your take home pay by $15,900
- Learning and Development opportunities at your finger tips.
- REAL career development opportunities!
- Generous leave entitlements including; paid maternity leave, cultural and ceremonial leave and compassionate leave
- The opportunity to participate in cultural events and other activities
- Access to Employee Support and Wellbeing programs
- A warm, supportive and inclusive team environment and organizational culture.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply
If this role and our organisation is resonating with you, please do not delay, click APPLY now. All applications will require an a cover letter, current resume and Key Selection Criteria, which can be found on the
Application closes by Feb 27, 2024
We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity, honouring all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and spiritual beliefs.
VACCA is a child-safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people with zero tolerance for child abuse. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment and periodically following commencement.
VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy.
Expected salary: $126971 – 130673 per year
Location: Dandenong, VIC – Frankston, VIC
Job date: Tue, 05 Mar 2024 03:09:11 GMT
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