Aboriginal Professional Practice Advisor

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / To 28 January 2026

Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety

**Salary**: $95,102 - $107,905

Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

Reference: DJCS/7216_AUG

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

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.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- ** Fixed term, full time role until 28 January 2026 based in Melbourne's South East**:

- **Engage with the local Aboriginal Community**:

- **Salary range: $92,332 - $104,762 plus superannuation**

**_This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under ‘special measures' of Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply._**

**About us**

Corrections and Justice Services (CJS) understands that to reduce the overrepresentation of Aboriginal people in the justice system and to achieve a reduction in the rate of reoffending, unique strategies and initiatives must be implemented.

Through its long-standing commitment to the Aboriginal Justice Agreement, the Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Plan, the Koori Inclusion Action Plan and in partnership with the Victorian Aboriginal community, CJS has developed this unique Aboriginal Practice Advisor role.

**About the role**

As the Aboriginal Professional Practice Advisor you will undertake regular monitoring of regional performance and contribute to the formation of policy and procedures that strengthen culturally appropriate case practice. The role will support regional specific workforce development initiatives with connecting Aboriginal clients to supports and services.

Based in Dandenong, this role supports and develops case management staff to enhance their ability to provide culturally appropriate practice; whilst increasing knowledge of Aboriginal culture and building cultural capacity across all CCS positions. This includes guiding CCS staff to improve connectedness to programs and cultural supports for Aboriginal clients.

**To be successful in this role you will have**:

- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal community, both society and culture, and the issues impacting it.
- Demonstrated knowledge of culturally safe and supportive case management practices for Aboriginal clients, using these skills to influence case management practice to reduce risk and maximise individual outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and work effectively with the Victorian Aboriginal community.

No relevant tertiary qualification is required but experience in dealing with the complex needs of Aboriginal people and community in complex environments and other relevant experience is desired.

For more details regarding this position, please contact:
**Why work with us?**

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we provide every person with the means to achieve their potential through ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable and supportive environment.

We look for people who are prepared to do their very best in line with our values and behaviours. Our values shape and influence how we recruit, train and develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders.

We will also provide you with professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government, salary packaging and much more.

**How to apply

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