Expression of Interest - Aboriginal Employment Opportunities

About this role

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 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.

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.