Privacy & Policy Co-ordinator

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency; Preston; On-site; GBP 56,000 - GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A key community organization in Preston is seeking a qualified candidate for a leadership role ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. The successful applicant will oversee the development of policies and provide central advice on privacy obligations. Ideal candidates will have project management experience and work with Aboriginal communities, contributing to a supportive workplace culture and professional development opportunities. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Professional development opportunities

Attractive salary packaging

Access to Employee support programs

Qualifications

• Experience in child and family sector is desirable.
• Valid Police Check and Working with Children’s Check required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legislative and operational requirements.
• Support development and maintenance of policies and procedures.
• Provide central coordination and advice on privacy obligations.

Skills

Project management experience

Engaging with Aboriginal families

Education

Tertiary qualification in relevant discipline

Tools

Certified Information Privacy Manager (CPIM)

Job description

Overview

Position: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Preston VIC 3072

Salary: $110,110 - $114,980 based on level of experience, plus super

About VACCA

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

This role is responsible for supporting VACCA in embedding legislative and compliance requirements across organisational policies, procedures, practice directives, and associated templates. It also provides oversight and centralised guidance on VACCA’s privacy obligations, as well as the Information Sharing and Practice Frameworks that govern our compliance responsibilities.

About you

This role is responsible for leading the development, review, and maintenance of VACCA’s policies, procedures, and practice directives to ensure compliance with legislative and operational requirements. It provides central coordination and advice on privacy obligations, information sharing frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies, while managing privacy breaches and delivering tailored training. The position also Oversees policy governance tools, facilitates consultation with subject matter experts, and ensures timely communication of updates to staff. Additionally, it supports organisational compliance with OH&S standards, contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, and promotes a culturally strong and efficient working environment.

Requirements

• Project management experience.
• Tertiary qualification in relevant discipline and/or several years of experience in a related role

Desirable

• Experience working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children or in the child and family sector
• Industry certificates would be highly regarded (e.g. Certified Information Privacy Manager (CPIM))
• Valid Police Check, Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.
• Current COVID-19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended)

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. Applicants are encouraged to view the Position Description prior to applying. The position description is available upon request.

Please note: Application closes by Friday 20 February 2026.

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.