Expression of Interest - Aboriginal Opportunities

About this role

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we are looking for Aboriginal people who want to make a difference, who take pride in their work. Aboriginal People who get things done, who are committed to making Victoria a safer place and a better place for all Community's in Victoria. 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.

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 Aboriginal Recruitment Team and the Aboriginal Workforce Unit.

We're proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

About us

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the Department) wants to continue to grow its Aboriginal workforce to maintain the Departments commitment to deliver stronger career development, supporting clear and accessible employment pathways, and strengthen our already strong partnerships with the Aboriginal community.

The Department strives to be a workplace that is culturally respectful, to recognise and embrace the diversity of Aboriginal cultures. The Aboriginal Employment Team aims to support, attract, recruit, and retain all Aboriginal candidates and employees. This support includes a culturally appropriate attraction and recruitment process.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for a variety of roles. You will be contacted by our Aboriginal Recruitment Team once we have further information on the progress of your application. Your application will also be retained as part of our talent pool for suitable positions in the future.

The opportunities

There is a broad range of opportunities across the department for work in Aboriginal prioritised/designated roles and/or non prioritised roles including are some examples below:

• Prison Officer
• Sheriff's Aboriginal Liaison officer
• Policy Officer
• Executive Assistant
• Senior Project Officer
• Aboriginal Case Manger
• Aboriginal Wellbeing Officer
• Youth Justice Worker

All these roles are vital in providing the best cultural support to Aboriginal people within the justice system, as well as being important in keeping us connected to local community.

You are encouraged to register your interest if you identify as Aboriginal and have:

• relevant skills experience to the above roles
• an understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal community
• an appreciation of a range of different cultures and demonstrated ability to support diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

You will be required to upload your current resume and a short cover letter.

Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the dedicated Aboriginal business partner and Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Please visit https://www.justice.vic.gov.au/careers/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-island-employment for further information.

View our recruitment website for Corrections Victoria here: https://www.correctionsjobs.vic.gov.au/

View our recruitment website for Youth Justice here: https://www.youthjusticejobs.vic.gov.au/

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