Executive Manager- South Client Services

Executive Manager- South Client Services Job No:VAC1802 Employment Status:Full Time, Ongoing Position No. of Vacancies:1 Closing Date: 30 Apr 2024 AEST Position : Full Time, OngoingSalary : Up to $149,522 inclusive of employer superannuation contribution + Salary Packaging The Organisation Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia, employing more than 1000 employees and delivering more than 70 programs across Victoria. 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.

About the role: The Executive Manager- South Client Services has overall responsibility for a combination of VACCA South programs. This responsibility is shared with a second Executive Manager who will have overall responsibilities for a different portfolio of programs. Both Executive Managers play a key leadership role that includes supporting the Director Southern Division. 

The Executive Manager is expected to work both independently and collaboratively and work closely with other senior managers as part of the VACCA Southern Division Client Services Leadership Group. 

As an active member of the Executive Team, the Executive Manager is expected to play a major role in ensuring the organisation's vision, goals and annual priorities are achieved and that our organisational values are promoted and celebrated across the whole organization. 

About You: Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA' vision and purpose and the capacity to take a leadership role in championing these internally and externallyDemonstrated 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 communitiesExtensive experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children, and managing programs in the child and family services sector and out-of-home care. Extensive knowledge and experience working in the statutory child protection service system, including a sound knowledge of relevant child protection legislation.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; the capacity to liaise and negotiate with funding bodies and other agencies; and the capacity to promote and represent VACCA in the community.Extensive experience and skills in critical thinking and strategic management.Proven ability to work within a regulatory framework and ensure compliance requirements are met. Proven experience in: People Management, Risk Management, Budget Management, and Reporting Extensive experience in management roles, including leading diverse teams, assessing and managing risk, managing complex budgets, and providing strategic advice.Highly developed interpersonal skills, both written and verbalQualifications: Experience in child & Family services and/or Graduate qualification in Social Work or related discipline is essential.Requirement: You must have and continue to hold a full Victorian Driver's Licence and a current employment working with children check card.What VACCA can offer you: Professional support and training via in-house learning and development training modulesAttractive salary packaging to increase your take home payAccess to Employee support and wellbeing program(s)Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and cultureFitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available in 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 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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