Diversity Officer

4 days ago

Geelong, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

Location: Geelong

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety

**Salary**: $76,817 - $93,275

Occupation: Prison and Corrective Services

Reference: DJCS/WPCCDO

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- ** Join Victoria's newest correctional facility in an ongoing full-time role**
- **Play a key role in the delivery of support services for individuals with diverse needs**
- **Experience a dynamic and innovative workplace**
- **Help shape operations for the future of corrections**

Western Plains Correctional Centre (Western Plains) is Victoria's newest maximum-security correctional facility, designed to house up to 1,248 people in custody.

Western Plains is a multi-purpose facility that adapts to the evolving needs of Corrections Victoria. It features purpose-built modern amenities including medical wards, a cultural centre and vocational training facilities. It utilises cutting-edge technology to keep the facility secure, allowing staff to focus on supporting the rehabilitation of people in custody.

Western Plains will open mid-2025 and Corrections Victoria are now recruiting key roles to help shape the future operations of the facility.

**About the role**

The Diversity Officer is part of the Offender Services team, responsible for the coordination and delivery of rehabilitation, reintegration and specialist support services at Western Plains.

As the Diversity Officer, you will manage the delivery of support and advocacy for individuals in care with diverse needs including multicultural, multi-faith, and LGBTIQ+ communities. You will coordinate specialist services, cultural and religious events, and provide practical advice to case managers on diversity-related issues.

You will deliver specialist training to the prison workforce to promote an inclusive and respectful environment for people in care. By fostering an inclusive environment, the Diversity Officer ensures all individuals are treated with dignity and have equitable access to the support and services they need.

**About you**

You have experience working with diverse populations, coordinating support services, and understanding the unique needs of multicultural, multi-faith, and LGBTIQ+ communities.

Relevant training, certification and/or qualification is desirable.

**How to apply**

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