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1 week ago
GEO Group is seeking an experienced and culturally sensitive Aboriginal Wellbeing Officer to join our team at Fulham Correctional Centre.
Job SummaryThe Aboriginal Wellbeing Officer will provide pre and post-release services that promote health, wellbeing, and healing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoners, their families, and the broader Aboriginal community.
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct prisoner contact and support people's cultural wellbeing, spiritual, and traditional needs.
- Support new receptions in their adjustment to the prison environment and participate in case-management and reintegration planning.
- Motivate and support engagement in programs and services that seek to reduce re-offending.
- Lead the coordination of cultural activities, including NAIDOC events and Aboriginal specific programs within the prison.
- Provide individual support to Aboriginal prisoners at times of crisis and education in relation to cultural heritage and identity.
- Support prisoners with issues related to family reconnection and community reintegration.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and commitment to improving outcomes for Aboriginal people.
- Deep and authentic understanding of Indigenous culture, peoples, Country, and traditions and the impact that the criminal justice system has on indigenous men, families, and communities.
- Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
- Mature, flexible, and empathetic to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoners.
- Well-developed interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), assertiveness, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to use a range of IT application programs.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other program areas and disciplines.
- Background in Social Work, Welfare, or Community Services.
- Previous experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a health, case-management, or wellbeing role.
GEO Group is the leading provider of privately managed correctional services in NSW and Victoria.
We are committed to providing a safe and secure working environment and offer a range of benefits, including flexibility, continuous skills and professional development opportunities, and competitive salaries.
Join our team and make a real and lasting difference in the lives of prisoners, their families, and the community.
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