Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeCommunity Full time $78,638 - $80,608
Job Role

We are seeking an Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer to join our team.

Do you have experience in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people involved in the Justice System?

Do you have strong leadership and advocacy skills, and a desire to work within a culturally supported team to contribute to creating a stronger, healthier and safer community?

This is an attractive opportunity for an Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer to provide placement-based case management support and pre and post-release support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Prisoners to assist them to successfully transition from Ravenhall back into the community.

You will work closely with Aboriginal Contractors, Reintegration and Post Release Workers and Alliance Partners to ensure reintegration planning for Aboriginal prisoners is holistic and focuses upon strengthening connections to community.

You will assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoners to develop a Cultural Plan to assist with their reintegration, and work collaboratively with Aboriginal community organisations to ensure continuity of supports that is responsive to the specific needs of Aboriginal people.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide placement-based case management support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Prisoners.
  • Work closely with Aboriginal Contractors, Reintegration and Post Release Workers and Alliance Partners.
  • Develop a Cultural Plan to assist with prisoner reintegration.
  • Collaborate with Aboriginal community organisations.
  • Ensure a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Prisoners.

Requirements

  • A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
  • A deep and authentic understanding of Indigenous culture, peoples, Country and traditions.
  • A demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
  • A demonstrated ability to be mature, flexible and empathetic to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoners.
  • An understanding of the reintegration needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.

Benefits

  • A competitive salary package.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Subsidised meals.
  • Access to the staff gym.

Professional Development

We provide ongoing supervision and professional development to ensure that our staff continue to develop and grow while working at Ravenhall.

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