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?
- Shape better healthcare for Aboriginal people in custody.
- Help improve care across adult and youth justice settings.
- Work with Aboriginal people to bring their experiences into service design.
- Help create safer care while supporting Aboriginal self-determination.
- Fixed-term, full-time role until 27th September 2027, 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 across justice health, youth justice and correctional settings.
You will:
- design and assess culturally safe improvements to Aboriginal healthcare.
- work with Aboriginal people in custody to understand their health needs and experiences.
- work with service providers and justice teams to solve issues affecting safe and appropriate healthcare.
- build strong working relationships that help resolve issues and improve outcomes for Aboriginal people.
- prepare clear reports, briefs and project documents that support sound decisions.
About you
A relevant qualification in health care, public policy or justice is highly desirable.
You should also have:
- strong knowledge of Aboriginal society, culture and issues affecting Aboriginal communities.
- sensitive communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Victorian Aboriginal communities.
- strong analytical skills to research issues and identify policy and program needs.
- strong communication and relationship skills for working with people across complex services.
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 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.
