Senior Policy Officer

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

Job summary

A leading Aboriginal Community-Controlled organization is seeking a Senior Policy Officer to provide high-quality policy advice and coordinate meetings. The role involves managing communications within the Koorie Caucus and ensuring stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate has extensive policy expertise and experience in the ACCO sector, holds a relevant tertiary qualification, and is passionate about supporting Aboriginal communities. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Professional development opportunities

Access to Employee support programs

17.5% loading on annual leave

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a policy, project or administrative role.
• Ability to provide independent, high-quality policy advice.
• Familiarity with processes related to the Koorie Caucus.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent, high-quality policy advice to community members.
• Coordinate meetings and manage communication within the Koorie Caucus.
• Support the Chair and Co-Chair on emerging issues.

Skills

Policy expertise

Meeting coordination

Stakeholder relationship management

Education

Tertiary qualification in social science or related field

Job description

• Position : Fixed Term - Full Time (1 Year)
• Location : Preston VIC 3072
• Salary : $110,110 - $114,980 based on level of experience, plus super

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 Aboriginal Strategic Governance Framework Koorie Caucus Senior Policy Officer provides independent, high‑quality policy advice to community members, offering clear analysis of proposals and guidance on risks, opportunities and implications. The role leads key secretariat functions, coordinating meetings, preparing documents and managing communication between all members of the Koorie Caucus and Working Groups, while ensuring the Chair, Co‑Chair and members are well briefed, supported on emerging issues, and connected with key government partners, particularly the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing’s Aboriginal Self‑Determination and Outcomes division.

About You

You bring strong policy expertise, offering independent, high‑level advice to community members and providing clear analysis of proposals, risks and opportunities. You’re skilled in planning and coordinating meetings, managing agendas, papers and minutes, and ensuring members are well supported and engaged. You understand and follow agreed processes when working with the Koorie Caucus and contribute to high‑quality reports, briefs and policy papers. You provide informed guidance on emerging issues in Aboriginal policy, help coordinate projects and tender processes, and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders, including the Caucus, Secretariat and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. You thrive in a small, collaborative team and are committed to actively participating in all required meetings.

Desirable

• At least 3 years’ experience in a policy, project, or administrative roles in the ACCO sector (or comparable role in Government or other NGO), preferably with experience in family violence
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant subject such as social science, public policy, social work etc

Requirements

• Valid Police Check, aWorking with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and aVictorian 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

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.

Position Description – ASGF Koorie Caucus_SPO.pdf can be downloaded to view the position description for this role.

Application closes by Friday 20th 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