Aboriginal Practice Officer - Hunter Region Youth JusticeDivision: Northern CPPYJ
Location: Newcastle, NSW, AU, 2300 Muswellbrook, NSW, AU, 2333 Taree, NSW, AU, 2430 Maitland, NSW, AU, 2320
Position Details: Ongoing Full-TimeLocation: Hunter Region – Covering Newcastle, Maitland, Muswellbrook & Taree – Base location can be negotiatedClerk Grade 7/8, Salary ($106,025 - 117,363 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loadingThis position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons only. Your Role: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and plan the regional coordination and implementation of cultural programs and initiatives that complement interventions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. Facilitate the identification of and access to people and resources to enhance effective practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people involved in the justice system. This role is committed to building a workforce that better reflects the perspectives of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities we serve.
What You'll Do: Develop and maintain relationships with the Aboriginal community and key stakeholders to successfully deliver programs.Assist Directors and Managers in addressing the drivers of over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in custody.Provide direct input to the development of the Community and Custodial priorities and plans, reflecting the objectives of the Youth Justice Aboriginal Strategic Directions (ASD) and the Aboriginal Employment Strategy.Address barriers that may limit the successful participation in approved programs and interventions.Provide direct input to the development, delivery and evaluation of programs/interventions aligned to effective practice and culturally appropriate services.Coordinate and administer the Aboriginal Regional Advisory Committee (ARAC) and promote initiatives that enhance the career development of identified staff.Co-facilitate culturally specific educational workshops for regional staff.Keep abreast of evidence-based practice literature and resources, identify examples of best practice and assist with region-wide implementation.What We're Looking For: Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance.Current Driver's Licence with ability and willingness to drive throughout NSW.As an Identified role, this role is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, Australia's First Nations people.Where a position is identified, an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and authorized by Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows:
Confirmation of Aboriginality formWritten confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below:is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, andidentifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, andis accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/clearances:
National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014To Apply: Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the focus capabilities & requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close: 19 January 2025 at 11:59pm AEDT.
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Paul Maher – Director on 0427 233 819 or via ******.
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Lisa Smith on 02 8688 1119 or via ******.
Inclusion and Diversity: We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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