* Exciting opportunity to strengthen Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities in Youth Justice.
* Support and make a positive impact on young people and families facing cultural challenges.
* Provide linkages between young people and CALD support programs and services.
The Opportunity * 2 fixed term, full time positions until 30 June 2025 based in Melbourne.
* VPS CY4 role, earning $104,544 - $115,355 per year plus superannuation.
* Reporting to the Team Leader, the Multicultural Practitioner will provide advice to support culturally competent and responsive case management and diversion planning across Youth Justice, including in the Children's Court Youth Diversion Service.
* The role will directly engage young people and families from CALD backgrounds and support the uplift of workforce cultural capability by assisting case managers with cultural challenges.
* The role will also engage with community members and organisations to provide linkages to relevant CALD support programs and assist with fostering a strong partnership with CALD communities.
To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated expertise and proficient understanding of CALD communities and the issues impacting them, particularly in relation to young people.
You will also have the demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with CALD communities.
A Bachelor of Social Work or Diploma in Community Services Work is highly desirable.
A current Victorian Driver's License is required.
You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, which you will need to maintain for the period of employment.
To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description.
What's in it for you?
You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally.
All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.
There are many advantages in working for the department, including: * Job stability – position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
* A fair salary– enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
* Transparent performance framework– approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
* Generous leave entitlements– provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.
* Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues.
It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.
If you have any queries, please contact Victoria Idoniboye on ****** Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Workforce Unit throughout the recruitment process.
Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact ****** if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.'
We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work.
One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce – we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background.
We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.
We're proud of our individual differences.
We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other.
We hope you will share your story too.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is continually working towards increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) workforce.
The Aboriginal Employment Team aims to attract, recruit and retain Aboriginal staff across all our roles.
This support includes a culturally appropriate attraction and recruitment process.
To learn more, email ****** If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW.
Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 20 October 2024.
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.
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 INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES: In accordance with the Jobs and Skills Exchange Recruitment Policy, only Victorian Public Service employees are eligible to apply for this position.
People on labour hire contracts, such as agency staff and external contractors, are not eligible to apply.
For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.
IMPORTANT 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.
