Senior Program Officer, Aboriginal Practice Leadership
1 week ago
Senior Program Officer, Aboriginal Practice Leadership – Melbourne, Victoria. Fixed term, full-time position until 30 June 2027. VPS Grade 5: $113,022 - $136,747 per year plus superannuation.
Responsibilities- Lead culturally safe, best-practice interventions for Aboriginal young people across community and custody settings.
- Support the reinstatement of Aboriginal Case Management Review Panels as part of the Aboriginal Youth Justice Strategy.
- Build staff capability and strengthen cultural practice through training, collaboration, and statewide stakeholder engagement.
- Drive opportunities to engage key Youth Justice staff and related stakeholders in the design and implementation of priority projects in accordance with high-level Government strategies, organisational priorities, policies and operations.
- Negotiate outcomes, communicate and collaborate regularly with Youth Justice regions, CCYP, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), other government departments, justice partners and other key stakeholders, including providing shared secretariat services and preparing meeting papers, agendas, organising meeting venues and catering, minute taking and follow-up actions.
- Lead progress and report on the status of priority projects led by the Aboriginal Practice Leadership Team.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal community, culture, and related issues.
- Ability to communicate sensitively and work effectively with the Victorian Aboriginal community.
- Experience in the design and development of complex programs and services for vulnerable cohorts.
- Understanding of the Youth Justice system in Victoria.
A full driver's licence is required to work across both custodial precincts and community offices. A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to commencement and must be maintained during employment.
Note: This is a prioritised role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, who will be given priority consideration as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
How to ApplyPlease 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 undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. If adjustments are required during recruitment, contact the person listed on this ad.
Important InformationCHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: The Department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child-safe and child-friendly environment for all children and young people we work with.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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