Job Title: Senior Policy Officer Location: Collingwood, VIC (Hybrid Work Model) Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (until June 2027) Salary: $67,000 super generous NFP salary packaging About VACCHO VACCHO is the peak representative for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria. We have 34 member Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations providing support to over 65,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the state. We lead and support Aboriginal Community Control and the broader health and social services sector to deliver transformative health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal communities in Victoria. We are a centre of expertise, policy advice, training, innovation and leadership in Aboriginal health and wellbeing. And we'd love you to join us! About the role This role works closely with the wider Policy team and is focused on providing them with administrative and organisational support. The tasks will vary and include, among others: providing secretarial support to ensure the smooth running of the Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Partnership Forum assist in the maintenance of positive relationships with VACCHO’s members and other organisations in the health sector. helping to track VACCHO’s interactions with political stakeholders contributing to the development of evidence-based submissions, briefings, policy and advocacy campaigns, and other similar tasks as required. This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act (2010). This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Essential skills/experiences If you: have some basic administration support experience, can use the Microsoft Office Suite (eg. Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) work well with others, enjoy trying new things, are eager to learn new skills and knowledge, are able to interact well with people at different levels, and have an interest in Government, Policy and/or Aboriginal Health, then this role will suit you! Benefits Working for Community in a culturally safe Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation. Access to generous Not for Profit salary packaging entitlements (including living expenses and meals & accommodation) and leave loading. Access to additional leave entitlements including cultural leave and bonus Christmas leave if employed at VACCHO into the following year. Organisational early finish Fridays and flexible working arrangements considered. Work in inner-city Collingwood with wellness spaces and end of trip facilities available. We believe in the right for all people to be treated with the respect and dignity at all times, and that all people who work for, govern or undertake work at or visit us should at all times feel safe and included. Visit us here for more info: https://www.vaccho.org.au/ Apply Now VACCHO is closed for the end of year break from 22 December 2025. But we’ll be returning on 5 January 2026 eager to see your application. Please include a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role after reviewing the position description, which can be found when selecting the apply button. For enquiries, contact joinourteam@vaccho.org.au Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement: VACCHO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We embrace the diversity of cultures, identities, gender, sex, and sexually diverse identities and expressions, experiences, beliefs, and values of all people.
