Melbourne, Victoria Employment Office
~~About the Organisation
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) is the peak body for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people living in Victoria and is a centre of expertise, policy advice, training, innovation and leadership.
VACCHO is entering a new exciting chapter of its existence, experiencing growth and change in a significant time of self-determination and Community Control. VACCHO advocates for strength-based approaches to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
As a result of this change, the organisation has created four new Executive Director roles to lead and drive a stronger presence helping the community, and leading the state in improving Aboriginal Health.
This is an exciting opportunity for dynamic and energetic leaders to nurture and lead VACCHO and their teams across four units of educational services; research and policy; member and workforce support; and corporate services and to make a difference and create positive change in Victorian Aboriginal communities.
About the Opportunity
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) now has a rewarding opportunity for an Executive Director – Education Services to join the Education Services Unit based in Collingwood, Melbourne. This position is offered on a full-time, 3-year contract basis with the possibility for renewal.
As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), VACCHO's Education Services Unit delivers accredited and non-accredited education and training programs including high-quality Aboriginal cultural safety training.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will be responsible for leading the education and training services while ensuring that the VACCHO RTO delivers a high quality, compliant and engaging service that is responsible to the needs of VACCHO members.
This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
To view the Position Description with the full role overview, list of accountabilities and selection criteria, please click the Apply button.
About the Benefits
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a newly created, Executive leadership role within a well-respected centre of expertise, policy advice, training and innovation in Aboriginal health. With an organisational commitment to creating greater efficiencies, integration and responsiveness across core activities, this is the perfect time to join VACCHO and help shape the future of Aboriginal health in Victoria.
The remuneration package for this position is set between $140,000-$150,000 + super, commensurate with the skills and experience that you are bringing to the role.
You will also have access to a range of additional benefits including:
* Salary packaging (up to $15,999);
* Flexible work arrangements (early start/early finish);
* Free, on-site car park; and
* Additional annual leave over the Christmas/New Year period during office shut down
Located on Sackville Street in Collingwood, the VACCHO office is a close walk to Victoria Park station and tram stops as well as the cafes and great coffee spots on Smith Street and Brunswick Street.
Source: Uniting News