Diversity Officer

3 days ago

Geelong, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

**Provide direct support and advocacy for people in care with diverse needs**:

- **Ongoing role within Corrections Victoria at Western Plains Correctional Centre**:

- **VPS3 salary: $79,122 to $96,073 plus superannuation**

**About Us**:
Western Plains Correctional Centre is a modern, maximum-security prison focussed on rehabilitation, housing up to 1248 people in custody. Western Plains features multi-purpose infrastructure which is adaptable to the evolving needs of Corrections Victoria and the people in our care. Modern amenities include medical wards, a cultural centre, and vocational training facilities.

Western Plains provides a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to individualised care which motivates, encourages and promotes reintegration into the community. Western Plains has advanced technology which improves security, streamlines operations and enhances connections for the people in our care.

**About the Role**:
The Diversity Officer is a key role within the Offender Services team which is responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of a range of rehabilitation, reintegration and specialist support services. The Diversity Officer manages the delivery of support and advocacy for individuals in care with diverse needs, including those from multicultural, multi-faith, and LGBTIQ+ communities, ensuring that services are tailored to meet their unique requirements.

Some of your duties will include:

- Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to co-ordinate and deliver specialist services, including cultural and religious events.
- Contribute to, and participate in case management activities, including providing practice advice and support to case managers on diversity-related issues.
- Researching and implementing programs, services and activities that are responsive to the needs ofdiverse cohorts.

The Diversity Officer will foster an inclusive and respectful environment, ensuring that all people in care, regardless of their culture, religion, gender identity and sexual orientation, are assisted to access appropriate supports and services, and are treated with dignity and respect.

**About You**:
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

- Proven experience in working with diverse populations, including multi-cultural, multi-faith andLGBTIQ+ communities.
- Experience in co-ordinating and delivering support services, preferably within a rehabilitation orsocial services field.
- Understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by diverse and marginalisedcommunities, along with the available supports and services to address these issues.

**How to Apply**:
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**:
**CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT**:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

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