Senior Project Officer

• Position : Permanent - Full Time
• Location : Preston VIC 3072
• Salary : $110,110 - $114,980 based on level of experience, plus super

The Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of its 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 strength lies with our people.

About the role

This role leads the way in securing funding through grant writing and tenders, helping bring programs and projects to life when successful. It also supports the development of culturally responsive procedures and strategic initiatives that strengthen practice and evidence for Aboriginal children and families. Working across all VACCA programs and regions, you'll collaborate with staff to design programs that honour culture, community, and self determination.

About You

You're a storyteller, strategist and write funding submissions, project plans, and policy papers that help bring programs to life. You build strong relationships with leaders and partners to uncover opportunities that strengthen VACCA's ability to deliver culturally grounded services. You manage funding information, budgets, and outcomes with care, and lead projects from design to delivery, ensuring they honour culture and community. You collaborate widely, guide others, and represent VACCA with integrity, always working to create programs that empower Aboriginal children, young people, and families.

Desirable

• Degree in Communications, or related discipline and/or relevant experience in writing, research, analysis, advocacy, policy and/or experience in operations / corporate services supporting the community services sector

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a similar role or role with transferable skills
• This role may require travel throughout Victoria
• Valid Police Check, Working with Children's Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain), and a Victorian Driver Licence
• Current COVID 19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended)

What we can offer you

• A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
• The support of regular internal supervision
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Access to agency vehicles for all work related travel
• Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
• Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying.

Please click here Senior Project Officer - BDSI - L6 (3).pdf to download the position description for this role.

Application closes by Friday 5th December 2025

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.