Aboriginal Intensive Support Practitioner - Dandenong or Frankston

About this role

• Make a lasting impact on young Aboriginal lives and your community
• 2x positions based in Dandenong or Frankston 
• Comprehensive training and development provided

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.

We're seeking two dedicated Aboriginal Intensive Support Practitioners to provide culturally safe, intensive case management and support to Aboriginal young people involved in the justice system. This role recognises the over-representation of Aboriginal youth and focuses on diversion, rehabilitation, and community reintegration.

Working with young people subject to bail, exiting custody, or under Youth Justice Orders, you'll deliver tailored, culturally informed interventions and collaborate with a wide range of local services to ensure wraparound support.

The role is part of the Youth Justice team, which delivers community-based supervision and case management for young people involved with the Children's Court, Children's Koori Court, and adult criminal courts.

We are recruiting to two ongoing, full time positions to be based at either Dandenong or Frankston. Please note, the successful candidates may be required to work across the region as required. 

About You

You bring:

• Strong knowledge of Victorian Aboriginal communities, culture, and challenges
• Understanding of the Youth Justice System and relevant legislation
• Skills in case management and assessment tailored to young people's needs
• A full Victorian driver's licence
• A current employee Working with Children Check (WWCC)

A Bachelor of Social Work or Advanced Diploma in Community Services is highly desirable. Other tertiary qualifications (Advanced Diploma or higher) will be considered if they include case management units and supervised placements.

Why work with us?

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we provide every person with the means to achieve their potential through ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable and supportive environment. Some of our benefits include:

• A fair salary with yearly increases in line with the VPS agreement 
• Generous leave entitlements
• Transparent performance framework
• Employee Wellbeing support
• Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career
• Secondment and promotion opportunities
• Corporate discounts and salary sacrifice options 

For more details regarding this position please contact Brianna Colautti - Team Manager on 0428 143 549 or  Brianna.colautti@justice.vic.gov.au .

How to apply 

Please click the Apply button at the bottom of 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, please reach out to the contact person listed on this ad.

Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Workforce Unit throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact Aboriginalworkforce@justice.vic.gov.au if 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.