Office Manager

• Position    : Permanent, Full Time
• Location   : Chirnside Park
• Salary      : $73,795 – $79,135 plus superannuation and salary package 
• This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position 

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

The Office manager position will sit in the Eastern Office Support Team and will play a key role supporting the program staff in working with Aboriginal children and families, Government and sector partners to deliver quality services.

This position will be a part of the administration team and broader Eastern VACCA team, supporting all program areas

About You

• Qualifications in relevant diploma, degree or equivalent such as Business Administration
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in administrative roles, including exposure to senior level responsibilities
• Ability to communicate in a clear, culturally appropriate, and respectful way with a range of stakeholders including staff, Government and agency partners and clients.
• Experience and/or ability to manage other administrative staff and provide leadership and support to the reception roles, including on the job training and mentoring
• High level organisational skills and time management to manage high workload prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Effective and culturally appropriate interpersonal skills in all aspects of the role and performance of duties
• Requirements: Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.

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

Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

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.

 Office Manager – Administration .pdf

Application closes by 14th November 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

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