Diversity Officer

About this role

• Join Victoria's newest correctional facility in an ongoing full-time role 

• Play a key role in the delivery of support services for individuals with diverse needs

• Experience a dynamic and innovative workplace 

• Help shape operations for the future of corrections 

Western Plains Correctional Centre (Western Plains) is Victoria's newest maximum-security correctional facility, designed to house up to 1,248 people in custody. 

Western Plains is a multi-purpose facility that adapts to the evolving needs of Corrections Victoria. It features purpose-built modern amenities including medical wards, a cultural centre and vocational training facilities. It utilises cutting-edge technology to keep the facility secure, allowing staff to focus on supporting the rehabilitation of people in custody.

Western Plains will open mid-2025 and Corrections Victoria are now recruiting key roles to help shape the future operations of the facility.

About the role 

The Diversity Officer is part of the Offender Services team, responsible for the coordination and delivery of rehabilitation, reintegration and specialist support services at Western Plains.

As the Diversity Officer, you will manage the delivery of support and advocacy for individuals in care with diverse needs including multicultural, multi-faith, and LGBTIQ+ communities. You will coordinate specialist services, cultural and religious events, and provide practical advice to case managers on diversity-related issues.

You will deliver specialist training to the prison workforce to promote an inclusive and respectful environment for people in care. By fostering an inclusive environment, the Diversity Officer ensures all individuals are treated with dignity and have equitable access to the support and services they need.

About you

You have experience working with diverse populations, coordinating support services, and understanding the unique needs of multicultural, multi-faith, and LGBTIQ+ communities.

Relevant training, certification and/or qualification is desirable.  

How to apply

Click the Apply button on this ad. Please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.

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.