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Senior Project Officer, Aged Care and EldersHybrid

LocationCollingwood VIC 3066, Australia
Work TypeFull Time - Fixed Term
Positions1 Position
Salary RangeAU$95K - 105K base salary
Published At:11 days ago
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Project Officer
  • Events Coordinator
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Team Player
  • Team Member
  • Aboriginal community engagement
  • Aboriginal cultural expertise
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholder engagement
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander program development and implementation
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and family support

VACCHO is committed to supporting our staff through a hybrid work model that balances flexibility with connection.

All new staff complete a three-month training and onboarding period in the office. This ensures they receive the right support, build relationships, and develop a strong understanding of VACCHO’s systems and ways of working.

Following this period, staff may request for working from home to be considered for up to two days per week for full-time employees. This hybrid model allows us to stay collaborative and connected while also supporting our team to enjoy the benefits of flexibility and work–life balance.

Job no: PHU2602
  • Entitlements above NES, including early finish Fridays and bonus Xmas leave if employed into the next year
  • Flexible working arrangements considered
  • Generous salary packaging (living expenses plus meals & accommodation) available

Job Title: Senior Project Officer, Aged Care and Elders

Location: Collingwood, VIC

Employment Type: Full-time, Maximum-term (until June 2028)

Salary: $95,000 - $105,000 per annum (depending on experience + plus 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! 

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.

VACCHO promotes substantive equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

About the role 

The Senior Project Officer, Aged Care & Elders works within VACCHO’s Aged Care Team to coordinate Aboriginal Aged Care initiatives across the Victorian ACCO sector. This includes supporting sector governance and workforce development activities across Aged Care and Elders programs.

This role involves developing in-depth insight and understanding of the Aged Care workforce across Victorian ACCOs and responding flexibly to the emerging needs of workers and their ACCOs. The role also involves convening and facilitating discussions about the changing landscape in Aged Care and sharing knowledge and information across the sector to ensure that our workforce has good awareness and confidence to navigate change.

Essential skills/experiences 

To be successful in this role, you will have a thorough understanding of the Australian My Aged Care system and the effects on older Aboriginal people and Elders. You will be an approachable and organised go getter who has mastered the art of building rapport and taking stakeholder relationships and engagement to the next level. 

We are looking for someone who: 

  • At least 3 years demonstrated experience in the Aboriginal aged care, health or disability services, working with Community and older Aboriginal people and Elders.
  • Experience in a system navigation (or client advocacy) role. 
  • Can travel when required.
  • Has experience working in or with ACCOs, government departments, Aged Care providers.
  • Just as importantly, we’d love it if you love a good laugh!

Desirable 

  • Experience working in the Not-for-profit sector. 
  • Experience in event management

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 17.5% annual leave loading.
  • Access to additional generous leave entitlements including 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. 

Visit us here for more info: https://www.vaccho.org.au/ 

Other employment related information

Employment is subject to a satisfactory and ongoing police records check (international where relevant) and Working with Children Check.  

Apply Now

Please note we will begin shortlisting and interviewing as we receive applications - so apply early to avoid missing out! 

Please include a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role after reviewing the position description.

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. 

  • Published on 13 Mar 2026, 3:10 AM