• Full Time, Ongoing
• Salary of $102,546 Plus Super
• Location Preston VIC 3072
• Flexibility and Hybrid work arrangements available 
• Salary commensurate with experience + Super and salary packaging is available

The Organisation

VACCA is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal community. Our strength lies with our people. Our team is committed to the organisation's vision and values; advocates for our children and other vulnerable community members; and shows respect for, observance and compliance with Aboriginal cultural protocols, practice and ceremony. Our Aboriginality distinguishes us from mainstream services and enables us to deliver the positive outcomes we achieve for our people.

Position Summary

The Senior Project Officer will primarily engage in evaluation projects to enhance VACCA's evidence-informed practice. This involves crafting monitoring and evaluation frameworks for VACCA programs, assisting in implementing these frameworks, and actively participating in various project stages. Responsibilities include designing program Logics and M&E plans, reporting findings, and facilitating program reflection. The Senior Project Officer will also assist the RED team in other projects and tasks as necessary.

Essential

The ideal candidate should demonstrate a deep commitment to VACCA's values and purpose, an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and the challenges facing Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia. They must possess excellent written communication skills and be proficient in applying evaluation standards with integrity and respect for all stakeholders. Moreover, they should have a solid grasp of evaluation theory and methodologies, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, and be adept at conducting literature reviews and developing data collection tools. Experience in creating program descriptions, assessing program evaluability, and navigating organisational and political contexts is essential. Additionally, strong project management abilities encompassing client negotiations, task scheduling, budgeting, and risk assessment are required. The candidate should be committed to continuous professional development and possess strong interpersonal skills for internal consultancy and conflict resolution. Lastly, they should be capable of operating effectively under limited direction.

What we can offer you!!

• Professional support and training via in-house learning and development training modules
• Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Great career development opportunities.
• Access to Employee support and wellbeing program(s)
• Opportunity to work and build connections with the Aboriginal Community and culture

Applications should include a cover letter, a response to key selection criteria and a current resume. 

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description before applying. Please download the Position Description.

 We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities. We 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 well-being 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 before the commencement of employment and periodically following commencement. VACCA is an equal-opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy.