Aboriginal Principal Practitioner

6 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / 24 Months

Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety

**Salary**: $129,379 - $173,138

Occupation: Prison and Corrective Services

Reference: DOJ/1751570

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?

**Aboriginal Principal Practitioner**:

- Exciting opportunity to join Youth Justice as the Aboriginal Principal Practitioner on a fixed-term basis for 24 months in Melbourne.
- Make a meaningful impact by improving outcomes for Aboriginal young people within the justice system.
- Attractive salary within $129,379 - $173,138 + superannuation.

**_This is an Aboriginal designated position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply_**

**About Us**

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is responsible for the statutory supervision of young people in the criminal justice system. Within the department, the Aboriginal Youth Justice unit focuses on designing and developing culturally responsive programs and policies aimed at young Aboriginal people.

**What does the Aboriginal Principal Practitioner do?**

The Aboriginal Principal Practitioner plays a pivotal role in enhancing the Youth Justice system's support for Aboriginal young people in Victoria. This position, a part of the Clinical Oversight and Rehabilitation Team, involves close collaboration with the Aboriginal Youth Justice Unit and Operations.

The role is crucial in shaping policy, strategy, and program responses, contributing significantly to complex case management, and participating in the Youth Parole Board. This position aims to advance early intervention, crime prevention, and rehabilitation efforts, in alignment with the Youth Justice Strategic Plan and the Aboriginal Justice Agreement, to improve outcomes for Aboriginal youth.

**What skills should a Aboriginal Principal Practitioner have?**

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

- Excellent knowledge of Aboriginal culture and society and understanding of historical and contemporary issues relating to Aboriginal Victorians.
- Excellent knowledge of the Youth Justice Case Management Framework.
- Strong knowledge of, and demonstrated experience, working with Aboriginal communities and advisory groups, including sophisticated and culturally aware stakeholder engagement.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to establish partnerships with and across both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal stakeholder groups.
- Experience of providing leadership regarding best practice for Aboriginal people.
- Qualifications or experience in fields such as community programs, youth justice policy, community engagement and partnerships, program support, youth work, community services, or health.

You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.

**What's in it for you?**

You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.

There are many advantages in working for the department, including:

- **Job stability** - position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
- **A fair salary**- enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
- **Transparent performance framework**- approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
- **Generous leave entitlements**- provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.
- **Employee Assistance Program support** - you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for finan

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