• Full Time
• Preston
• $60,000 - $65,000

The Opportunity

This role requires a skilled administrative officer who is able to maintain confidentiality, is highly organised and professional and has the ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal staff and families and other professionals. The Office Manager will oversee the administration responsibilities for the Division and will work closely with the Director and Managers to ensure the effective and efficient delivery and co-ordination of administrative support to multiple programs.

The Office Manager may also be called upon to provide mentoring and support to more junior staff and trainees.

About Us

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia. 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 is what distinguishes us from mainstream services and what enables us to deliver the positive outcomes we achieve for our people.

To be considered for this role you must demonstrate:

• Commitment to VACCA's vision and purpose.
• Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal people
• Organisational skills and have the ability to establish systems for record keeping, data entry and program planning
• Experience and or ability to manage other administrative staff and provide leadership and support to junior staff and trainees
• Demonstrated understanding of privacy and confidentiality issues and the ability to maintain this
• Ability to manage a high workload, prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Ability to managing the credit card including record keeping and account reconciliation
• Strong communication skills, relationship skills and an ability to liaise with internal/external stakeholders and clients
• Ability to work autonomously, and as part of a team.