Deputy Lead - HR Partners

VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency – Preston VIC

Preston, VIC, Australia, 3072

Fixed Term – Full Time

Position: Fixed Term (2 years), Full Time

Location: Preston (Hybrid)

Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 plus superannuation and salary package

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 vision and values, passionately providing support, service and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable members of the community.

About The Role Reporting to the Lead, HR Partners, the Deputy Lead HR Partner contributes culturally‑therapeutic ways to the delivery of HR support and advice across VACCA. This position delivers employment and employee relations advice and HR support services in alignment with VACCA’s vision and purpose. The Deputy Lead HR Partner plays a critical role in establishing and building relationships across VACCA to deliver high‑quality HR support services and build capacity and expertise in people‑management practices. The Deputy Lead HR Partner manages HR support services with two direct reports.

About You

Commitment to and understanding of the values that underpin VACCA’s vision and purpose

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management (HRM), industrial/employment law or a related discipline, and/or substantial experience in these fields

Proven experience in providing HR advice, complex case‑management coaching and support and a strong understanding of relevant legislation and procedures

Effective and culturally appropriate interpersonal skills with high levels of discretion and integrity

Capacity to support change and undertake workplace investigations with integrity and discretion

Strong organisational skills with a degree of drive, initiative, time‑management skills and commitment to high‑quality customer service

Demonstrated ability to supervise and build the capacity of a team consistent with VACCA policies and frameworks

Requirements: Valid Police Check, a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian 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

Fitness Passport – allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available in this program

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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. Please click below to download the position description for this role.

Deputy Lead HR Partners.pdf

Application closes by 14th December 2025

VACCA is committed to Aboriginal self‑determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities. We 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 thereafter.

VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke‑free workplace policy.

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