Aboriginal Project Officer

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / October 2024 to October 2025

Organisation: Coroners Court

**Salary**: $109,730 - $132,764

Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

Reference: VG/C00339
- VPS5 Full-time, fixed term (12 months)
- Develop a community engagement strategy to strengthen coronial investigations into the passing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Flexible work options between the office and home (hybrid)
- _This is an Aboriginal Designated position in accordance with Court Services Victoria Designated Positions policy. This position is classified under ‘special measures', section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. To ensure that the intention of the recruitment process is maintained, a ‘Confirmation of Aboriginality' document is required from applicants_**_._**

**About Us**

The Coroners Court of Victoria (CCOV) has three functions.

1. **_Independently investigating deaths and fires_**_._

Certain deaths and fires are reported to Coroners for independent investigation. Their investigations seek to establish the facts - when, where, how and why the death or fire happened.

2. **_Reducing preventable deaths._**

Wherever possible, the Coroner will suggest ways to prevent similar deaths or fires by making well informed and practical recommendations, based on the evidence before them.

**3. Promoting public health and safety and the administration of justice.**

CCOV regularly reports on data and trends regarding preventable deaths in Victoria to help inform public health responses.

**About the Role**

The Aboriginal Project Officer sits within the Aboriginal Engagement Unit (AEU) unit of CCOV.

The purpose of the role is to engage and consult with local Victorian and other Aboriginal _communities and_ stakeholders to develop a community engagement strategy for CCOV. The engagement strategy aims to _improve coronial investigations into passings of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to advocate for measures to improve health and wellbeing in their communities._

The role requires travel, at times, throughout the state with some out of hours work required.

**About You**

You will also possess:

- Specialist knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, both society and culture and the issues impacting on it
- Specialist ability to work and communicate effectively and sensitively with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve sustainable outcomes
- A sound understanding of the principles of cultural safety and demonstrated ability to effect culturally safe practice

For further information on the role, please see the attached Position Description.

**How to apply**
- resume
- A cover letter (not exceeding two pages) demonstrating attributes and experience relevant to the role (see the Key Selection criteria in the Position Description).
- A short response to the following wellbeing question (in addition to the two pages above).
- _The Coroners Court of Victoria is an environment that can expose staff to images and case history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have passed;_
- Question: What strategies would you employ to help deal with these potential stressors being surrounded by Sorry Business on a daily basis?_

CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.

We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.
- If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the listed position contact._