Aboriginal Case Manager

This is a prioritised role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
- Fixed term, full time opportunity for 12 months based in Bendigo
- Engage with the Loddon Mallee region Aboriginal Community
- Salary range: $82,101 - $88,336 plus superannuation

About us
Corrections Victoria (CV) understands that to reduce the over representation 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, CV has developed this unique Aboriginal Case Manager role.
About the role
The Aboriginal Case Manager will be responsible for managing a case load with a majority of Aboriginal offenders with a range of order requirements aimed at reducing the risk of reoffending through conducting risk assessments, preparing case plans, providing interventions and addressing the underlying causes of offending, whilst directing and monitoring compliance with court order obligations.
The unique purpose of this role is that it will be responsible for developing and implementing cultural support plans for Aboriginal offenders and working with Aboriginal justice networks to identify appropriate support to strengthen case management for Aboriginal offenders.

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

- have knowledge of case management processes and frameworks
- have the ability to develop relationships with Aboriginal organisations and other organisations that support and strengthen the case management process. have the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal Community
- have knowledge and an understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal community and the social and cultural issues which impacting upon it.
- have knowledge and experience to provide strong personal guidance and advice, and have the ability to negotiate from a position of strength

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

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**:
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic). Therefore, there is a requirement that all DJCS employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes.
Prior to commencement of employment with the department you will need to provide evidence that you are vaccinated against COVID-19.
Upon commencement of employment with the department you will be required to provide evidence that you have an up-to-date vaccination status within the timelines specified by the department into the DJCS Service Portal. This includes evidence of all doses of a COVID-19 vaccine required by the department (from time to time).

**Acceptable evidence includes**:

- COVID-19 digital certificate or ATAGI exemption certificate (available via your myGov account)
- Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account)

Other documentation outside the above will not be accepted as evidence of having received your COVID-19 vaccine doses.