Aboriginal Parole Officer

- Location: Melbourne - Northern Metro
- Job Function: Prison and Corrective Services
- Work Type: Fixed term - full time

About this role

- Fixed-term, full-time opportunity for up to 2 years based in Broadmeadows
- Support community safety by proactively motivating and engaging clients on parole
- Salary range $97,955 - $111,142 plus 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 the role

Corrections Victoria is committed to the delivery of responsive and culturally appropriate services that meet the objectives to reduce the overrepresentation of Aboriginal people within the Criminal Justice System as part of the Aboriginal Justice Agreement, through the provision of correctional supports and services that reduce the risk of reoffending.

As the Aboriginal Parole Officer, you will deliver quality case management to a complex caseload of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal prisoners on parole, including the highest priority violent prisoners on parole, Serious Violent Offenders, under correctional supervision. You will work autonomously ensuring that the management of prisoners on parole under supervision are case managed in line with the Corrections Victoria Offender Management Framework.

You will contribute to a strengthened and integrated risk assessment and management framework, including the transition process from imprisonment into the community, through developing strong links with Aboriginal agencies and maintaining close partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal Community, including a detailed understanding of both the society and culture, and the issues impacting on it
- experience in achieving client outcomes through advanced case management of highly complex individuals, including proven needs assessments and intervention skills
- strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare high quality reports for key internal and external stakeholders.

For further information about this position, please contact Dylan Reynolds – Principal Practitioner on 0448 208 972 or at Dylan.Reynolds@justice.vic.gov.au.

Why work with us?

- Generous leave entitlements
- Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications only require a resume. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

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 contact person listed on this ad.

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.

For Aboriginal designated positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality will be required prior to an offer of employment being made.

Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact Aboriginalrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.au if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.

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