Aboriginal Engagement Support Worker

5 months ago

North Melbourne, Australia Anglicare Victoria Full time

An exciting opportunity to work in the Victims Assistance Program.
- Co-location with Local ACCO's or other services that Aboriginal people access
- Mildura or Swan Hill location
- Identify as a member of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Anglicare Victoria considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under sub-s 26(3) or s 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic)._

**The Aboriginal Engagement Worker (AEW)**:

- Supports Aboriginal victims of crime to access information, culturally safe and localised services and supports
- Provides secondary consultation to other Victim Assistance Program staff supporting Aboriginal victims of crime who have chosen to access mainstream services
- Works together with local Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) and/or other services Aboriginal people access, to build trust and engagement with local communities and to address systemic barriers for Aboriginal victims’ participation in the criminal justice system.

**What is VAP?**

The Victims Assistance Program aims to:

- Provide quality services that support the needs of victims so they can recover and thrive.
- Assist and advocate on behalf of victims navigating the criminal justice system to enable victims to be informed and empowered.
- Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders to support the delivery of seamless and accessible services to victims of crime.

**Knowledge and skills**:

- Identify as a member of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Anglicare Victoria considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under sub-s 26(3) or s 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
- Demonstrated knowledge of the issues and impacts potentially faced by people who have experienced a violent crime particularly those faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims.
- Strong understanding of case management principles and experience in case management including the provision of flexible supports in a range of community settings.
- Knowledge and/or existing relationships with local and regional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services.
- Capacity for, and understanding of, the importance of resilience e.g., capacity to cope within a trauma related field, perseverance to achieve goals and capacity to stay calm under pressure.
- Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with a wide range of people, including children, young people, parents and professional staff, particularly in crisis, culturally diverse backgrounds and/or challenging situations.
- Ability to work in a non-judgemental approach to a diverse range of people with a positive, warmth and constructive manner.

**Qualifications**:
Required:

- Tertiary qualifications at minimum diploma level in Social Work, Human Services, Mental Health, Criminal Justice or a related field and/or experience within the community sector in a trauma related field.
- Full Victorian Drivers Licence. Regular travel including some overnight stays throughout the Loddon Mallee region is part of the expectation of this role.

**What makes this such a great role for you**:

- A full time, permanent position.
- Salary starts at around $94,000.
- Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 plus an entertainment card.
- SCHADS award level 5.
- Negotiable through the increments dependent upon experience.
- Work from our great office space in Mildura or Swan Hill.
- Co-locating with a local ACCO/other service that Aboriginal people access.
- We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It Program, EIP and EAP.
- Access to discounted health insurance as well
- A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
- Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
- We have a Rainbow tick and DCA accreditation, so our inclusive culture is not only demonstrated but also recognised.

**What our people say about working with AV- **_“AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”._**

**Ready to take the next step**:
**The closing date is Sunday 28th April.**

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

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