Job posted: 02/08/2024
Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / 12 months
Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services
Reference: DJCS/7216_AUG
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
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.
Full time, 12-month fixed term position based in Melbourne's South East Engage with the local Aboriginal Community Salary range: $95,102 - $107,905 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 the role As the Aboriginal Professional Practice Advisor you will undertake regular monitoring of regional performance and contribute to the formation of policy and procedures that strengthen culturally appropriate case practice. The role will support regional specific workforce development initiatives with connecting Aboriginal clients to supports and services.
This role will require the successful candidate to frequently travel to all office locations within the South East Metropolitan Area as required.
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.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 desired.
For more details regarding this position, please contact:
Marijana Popadic – Manager, Professional Practice on 0466 554 833 or ******Information session Interested in learning more about this position? We would like to invite you to our online info session facilitated by Recruitment Services where you can gain a better understanding of this role and ask questions directly to CCS staff.
When: Wednesday 6 November 2024 at 5.00 pm
Where: Microsoft Teams Webinar. Please CLICK HERE to register for the session.
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.
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