• Fixed term, full time role until 31 December 2026, based in Loddon Mallee. Primary Location Negotiable. 
• Engage with and support the local Aboriginal Community
• Salary range: $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation

This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under ‘special measures' of Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

About us

Community Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practices that reduce reoffending and connecting offenders to programs, services and community. CCS provides management of offenders on court orders, serious sex offenders on post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole.

Corrections Victoria understands that to reduce the overrepresentation of Aboriginal people in the justice system and to achieve a reduction in the rate of reoffending, unique strategies and initiatives must be implemented.

About the role

The Aboriginal Professional Practice Adviser supports and develops case management staff to strengthen culturally appropriate practice and build cultural capability across all CCS roles. The role provides guidance to improve staff knowledge of Aboriginal culture and enhance connections to programs and cultural supports for Aboriginal clients. Working with the Manager, Professional Practice, the adviser delivers practice guidance, education, and quality audits to improve outcomes for Aboriginal clients and promote culturally safe workplaces.

Whilst this role is based in the Loddon Mallee Region, please notethe successful candidate will frequently travel to all office locations within the Loddon Mallee region as needed.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal community, both society and culture, and the issues impacting it.
• Demonstrated knowledge of culturally safe and supportive case management practices for Aboriginal clients, using these skills to influence case management practice to reduce risk and maximise individual outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and work effectively with the Victorian Aboriginal community, local service providers, and key stakeholders.

No relevant tertiary qualification is required but experience in dealing with the complex needs of Aboriginal people and community in complex environments and other relevant experience is highly desired.

For more details regarding this position, please contact:

• Angela Nixon - Manager, Professional Practice on 0438 756 571 or Angela.Nixon@justice.vic.gov.au
  
  

Why work with us?

• A fair salary with regular increases in line with the EBA
• Generous leave entitlements
• Transparent performance framework
• Employee Wellbeing support
• Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career
• Secondments and promotions
• Click here to read more about our benefits
• Read about how you will be supported in your role with CCS

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

For Aboriginal designated positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality will be required prior to an offer of employment being made.

Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Employment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact Aboriginalworkforce@justice.vic.gov.auif they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.

Please visit https://www.justice.vic.gov.au/careers/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-island-employment for further information.

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.