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Position : Fixed Term, Full TimeLocation : MorwellSalary :$119,089.36 - $124,065.76 plus supperannuation and salary packageThe OrganisationThe 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 organisations 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 roleThe position will be responsible for the operational leadership, direction, and support to VACCA staff employed within the Care Services suite of services which includes Kinship, Foster Care, Targeted Care Packages, Better Futures, Kinship First Supports and Better Futures community Connector to ensure programs are coordinated and managed to support the best possible platform for the delivery of effective, quality, and timely responses.About YouCommitment to the values that underpin VACCA vision and purpose and the capacity to take a leadership role in championing these internally and externally.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.Knowledge and relevant experience in the delivery of statutory out of home care services, aligned early years, youth programs including therapeutic approaches required to bring about better outcomes for at risk and vulnerable Aboriginal children and families.Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with Aboriginal organisations and workers, and key stakeholders.Proven leadership capabilities including experience in successfully developing, managing, and motivating large teams.Experience in program implementation, service planning and delivery, including monitoring, evaluation and maintenance of applicable standards and statutory compliance requirements.Strong organisational, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills including the capacity to negotiate and work effectively with a range of individuals and organisations to facilitate the effective delivery of organisational and program objectives.Ability to use initiative, work under pressure, and use sound professional judgement in decision making.Requirements: Valid Police Check, aWorking with Childrens Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and aVictorian Driver Licence.Current COVID-19 vaccination(Strongly Recommended)What we can offer youA supportive environment that includes comprehensive inductionThe support of regular internal supervisionProfessional development and training opportunitiesAttractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay17.5% loading on annual leaveAccess to agency vehicles for all work-related travelAccess to Employee support and wellbeing programsPaid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employmentOpportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and cultureFitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this programWe strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to applyApplications 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 hereProgram Manager - Care Services - Gippsland - July 2025.pdf to download the position description for this role.Application closes by 28th July 2025We 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr