Aboriginal Victim Engagement Officer- Children's Court Victim Engagement in YJ
Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Melbourne VIC
- Help victims of crime find support and understand their choices.
- Join a new service supporting victims across Melbourne's Children's Courts.
- Use your cultural knowledge to improve support for Aboriginal victims.
- Make a difference through work that puts people first.
- Fixed term, full-time role until June 2028 earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.
This is a prioritised role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
About us
Victims, Redress and System Reform (VRSR) is part of the Community Safety, Victims and Racing group in the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS). VRSR is responsible for the delivery and reform of services to victims of crime, placing victims at the centre of the justice system.
What you will do
As an aboriginal victim engagement officer, you will help victims access support through the Children's Court.
You will:
- provide sensitive support in person and by phone, with care for each victim's experience of trauma
- connect victims with appropriate services and explain their options for restorative justice
- build strong relationships with Aboriginal communities, court staff and victim support services
- help your team provide culturally safe support that responds to each victim's needs
- keep accurate records and share advice to improve victim support.
About you
You do not need a mandatory qualification for this role.
You will ideally have a relevant tertiary qualification and at least two years' experience delivering services or supervising staff.
You will receive priority consideration if you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
You will need a Certificate of Aboriginality before receiving an offer through this prioritised recruitment process.
You should also have:
- knowledge of Victorian Aboriginal communities, their cultures and the issues affecting them
- skills to communicate sensitively and clearly with Aboriginal people, listen closely and handle difficult conversations
- an understanding of youth justice, the Children's Court, victim support services and relevant laws
- experience providing ongoing support to victims of crime, including Aboriginal victims, while working well with others.
The role is based in the Melbourne CBD for office-based work, with regular work undertaken in an allocated metropolitan region and occasional support provided across other regions as required. Candidates should indicate in their application that they are able to meet the travel requirements of the role and any preferred metropolitan region.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Simone Clagnan at **************@justice.vic.gov.au.
Aboriginal applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process and are encouraged to contact ***************@justice.vic.gov.au if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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.
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Aboriginal Victim Engagement Officer- Children's Court Victim Engagement in YJ in Melbourne employer: Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC
The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a culturally safe environment while driving systemic change within the justice system for the Aboriginal community. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the department offers meaningful opportunities to engage with the community and contribute to impactful reparations initiatives, all within a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises self-determination and respect for Aboriginal voices.
Contact Details:
Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC Recruitment Team
