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.
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 more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- Improve healthcare for Aboriginal people in custody and youth justice.
- Help shape safer and more culturally safe health services.
- Hear directly from Aboriginal people about their health needs.
- Make a lasting difference to health outcomes across Victoria.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.
This is a prioritised role for Aboriginal people, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
What you will do
As Senior Aboriginal Policy and Projects Officer, you will improve Aboriginal healthcare across Victoria.
You will work with Aboriginal people and health services to improve care.
You will:
- design, deliver and review practical improvements to Aboriginal healthcare and cultural safety
- will listen to Aboriginal people in custody and youth justice, then use their views to improve healthcare
- work with Aboriginal health organisations, health providers and justice teams to solve important issues
- build strong working relationships that help resolve problems and improve care
- prepare clear reports, briefs and project plans to help senior leaders make decisions.
About you
You do not need a mandatory qualification. A relevant qualification in healthcare, public policy or justice is highly desirable.
You must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to apply for this designated position. You will need to provide a Certificate of Aboriginality before an offer.
You should also have:
- strong knowledge of Aboriginal communities, culture and issues affecting Aboriginal people
- sensitive communication skills and the ability to work well with Victorian Aboriginal communities
- strong analytical skills to research issues and develop clear policy and program options
- strong people skills and the ability to build trusted working relationships.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Jaimie Taunoa at [email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This is a prioritised role for Aboriginal people, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
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 an y 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.
