Sheriff Aboriginal Liaison Officer

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety

**Salary**: $91,418 - $103,725

Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

Reference: VG/DJ9256-JULY23

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?
- ** Provide practical assistance to the Aboriginal community**:

- **Fixed term full time opportunity for 9 months within the East Metro Region**:

- **VPS Grade 4: $91,418 - $103,725 plus superannuation.**

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking Sheriff Aboriginal Liaison Officer to provide a critical role within Corrections Victoria.

**_ This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply._**

**About the Business Unit**

Through delegation from the Sheriff of Victoria, Sheriff's officers execute civil and criminal warrants issued by Victorian and federal courts and enforce sanctions against those who do not comply with court orders. The Sheriff's service delivery system is comprised of the Sheriff of Victoria, Sheriff's Office Victoria (SOV) and Sheriff's officers based in regional offices across Victoria. Sheriff's officers are part of a ‘One Justice” service delivery model in which the community can access the department's services at regional Justice Service Centres as required.

Sheriff's Aboriginal Liaison Officers (SALOs) support the Department's objectives to improve justice outcomes for Koori communities. The SALO will use their knowledge and understanding of the Koori community to facilitate better outcomes for Koori clients in addressing their outstanding infringement matters (including infringement fines and warrants.

**About the Role**

As the Sheriff's Aboriginal Liaison Officer, you will work to build relationships, foster links and enhance communication and interactions between Sheriff's officers and local Aboriginal communities.

Some of your duties will include:

- providing information, advice, referral and practical assistance to the Koori community and individual community members on infringement fines, warrants and options available to clients to resolve outstanding infringement matters
- actively promoting awareness of the role of Sheriff's officers within local Koori communities
- establishing effective communication and referral networks between Sheriff's officers, local Koori community members and other government and non-government agencies within the region
- developing and maintaining knowledge of Koori issues in the regions as well as relevant legislation, policies and procedures related to Sheriff's operations and the Victorian infringement system.

**_ This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply._**

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

**About you**

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal Community, both society and culture and the issues impacting on it.
- A demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal Community.

**Qualifications**
- A current Drivers' Licence is required.

**How to Apply**

**_ FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:_**
- This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply. _
- For Aboriginal designated positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality will be required prior to an offer of employment being made. _

**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.