Program Manager - Family Services

Job Description

Position : Permanent, Full Time Location : Dandenong & Frankston Salary : $115,065 - $119,871 plus superannuation and salary package 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 position will be responsible for the operational oversight of the suite of Family Services programs to ensure programs are coordinated and managed to support the best possible platform for the delivery of effective, quality, and timely responses. The Program Manager role includes achieving all funding targets, and ensuring reporting and compliance requirements are fully met. These programs include: AFPR, IFS, Intake & Allocations, Specialist Family Services, Disability and Mental Health. About You Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’s vision and purpose. Tertiary qualifications in the field of social work, psychology or community services and extensive relevant experience, or a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties described. Demonstrated 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. 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: 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. 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 below to download the position description for this role. Program-Manager--Family-Services-Southern-L7.pdf Application closes by 11th March 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr