Senior Project Officer – SAFS Evidence and Partnerships

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in building a strong Aboriginal evidence base and strategic partnerships that strengthen Aboriginal-led policy, practice and service delivery in Aboriginal family services. You will support evidence collection, evaluation, partnership development and knowledge translation, ensuring VACYPA’s work is grounded in Aboriginal ways of knowing and the voices of Aboriginal communities.

Working closely with VACYPA’s Member ACCOs, government, research partners and other sector stakeholders, you will contribute to the design, implementation and translation of evidence that supports culturally safe, community-led practice and service improvement helping advance VACYPA’s vision of all Aboriginal children and young people thriving and being raised safely in Aboriginal families and communities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate evidence collection and analyse themes from Communities of Practice and consultations
• Support evaluation activities, monitor outcomes, and contribute to evaluation frameworks
• Translate evidence into practice and develop evidence resources for sector learning
• Build and maintain relationships with research partners and stakeholders
• Support collaborative projects, planning, reporting and organisational priorities
• Promote culturally responsive practice across all areas of work

 What We’re Looking For

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

• A demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal self-determination and the Victorian child and family services system
• Experience working with Aboriginal organisations or communities, with a genuine commitment to Aboriginal community-controlled approaches
• Strong project coordination skills
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex, dynamic environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Desirable: qualifications in community services, social work, education, business, project management or a related field

What We Offer

• Access to salary packaging
• A hybrid working environment
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful, community-led change for Aboriginal children, young people and families