Senior Project Officer, Alcohol and Other Drugs

Job Title: Senior Project Officer, AOD

Location: Collingwood, VIC (Hybrid Work Model)

Employment Type: Full-time, 12 month Fixed-term

Salary: $100,000 to $110,000 depending on experience + super + 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

The purpose of the Senior Project Officer, AOD is to coordinate the Aboriginal Metropolitan Ice Partnership (AMIP). AMIP is a collaborative initiative designed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by methamphetamine (Ice) and other substance use.

The role will involve working alongside Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) and mainstream AOD providers who deliver frontline services in the AMIP program.

Essential skills/experiences 

To be successful in this role, you will be a competent and confident Senior Project Officer, or a Project Officer that is chomping at the bit for the next stage in your career. You will have sound judgement, a pragmatic approach to problem-solving, and strong communication skills, with willingness to take the initiative. 

This role will enable you to draw upon your understanding and experience having worked with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Communities and organisations in a culturally safe, and appropriate, manner.

We are looking for someone with at least several years' experience in the AOD sector in Victoria or equivalent. Strong inter-personal and stakeholder relationship management skills are essential for you to build and maintain successful partnerships between ACCO/ACCHO’s and mainstream partners. While not mandatory, it will be favourably looked upon if you identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and/or have an understanding of both the VADC and Penelope systems.

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 after 3 months.
• 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

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.

We will be contacting suitable candidates as they apply, so please do not delay if you are interested.

For enquiries, please contact us at: 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.