Expression of Interest - Aboriginal Employment Opportunities
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
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.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Various |
| Job Function: | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander |
| Classification: | See Advertisement |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/TBC-SEP25AJ |
| Closing Date: | 01-Feb-2026 |
| Salary Range: | See Advertisement |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Contact: | Aboriginal Recruitment Team Aboriginalrecuitment@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department), we're always looking to increase our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) workforce. We're recruiting people who want to make a difference, take pride in their work and be a part of meaningful change.
If this sounds like you, please complete an expression of interest below. Once signed up, we'll be able to keep you posted on some of our exciting work opportunities.
This program is managed by the Aboriginal recruitment team. Please do notregister if you do not identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you have any questions, feel free to email aboriginalrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.au.
About the department
The department strives to be a workplace that is culturally respectful. We recognise and embrace the diversity of Aboriginal cultures.
We want to maintain our commitment to delivering stronger career development for more Aboriginal people. We also want strengthen our solid partnerships with Aboriginal communities across Victoria.
The Aboriginal recruitment team aims to support, attract, recruit and retain Aboriginal candidates and employees. This support includes a culturally appropriate attraction and recruitment process.
Opportunities for Aboriginal people at the department
The department aims to recruit Aboriginal people across all roles in all business units. This includes roles speficically designated or prioritised for Aboriginal candidates, as well as opportunities open to general applications.
Some examples of role titles we recruit for include:
- Project Officer
- Senior Policy Officer
- Executive Assistant
- Senior Project Officer
- Policy Officer
- Aboriginal Case Manger
- Aboriginal Advance Case Manager
- Aboriginal Wellbeing Officer
- Youth Justice Worker
- Prison Officer
- Poilicy and Program Officer.
These jobs provide vital cultural support Aboriginal people in the justice system and keep us connected to community.
You are encouraged to register your interest if you identify as Aboriginal and have:
- relevant skills experience to the above roles
- an understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal community
- an appreciation of a range of different cultures and demonstrated ability to support diversity and inclusion in the workforce.
You will be required to upload your current resume and a short cover letter.
Applicants are welcome to ask for support from the Aboriginal recruitment team throughout the recruitment process. Please visit justice.vic.gov.au/aboriginal-recruitment for further information.
If your application progresses to the next stage of the recruitment process, and prior to an offer of employment being made you will be required to provide a Confirmation of Aboriginality (CoA), as per the requirements of the role.
For information about career opportunities and employment programs, please contact the Aboriginal Workforce Unit on aboriginalworkforce@justice.vic.gov.au (External link).
If you need adjustments made to the recruitment and selection process, or want an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the Aboriginal recruitment team or the Aboriginal workforce unit.
