
Deputy Secretary, Aboriginal Justice
1 week ago
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time / up to 2 years
Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
**Salary**: $384,541 - $511,862
Occupation: Executive Management
Reference: VG/JEP439M
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?
- ** Drive change and coordinate effort across the department to improve outcomes for Aboriginal Victorians.**:
- **Executive opportunity - fixed term for up to 2 years**:
- **SES Grade 3 ($384,541 - $511,862 per annum).**
**_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 us**
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) provides a range of government programs and services which focus on improving community safety, victim services, regulatory services and crime prevention, and building strong collaboration across the justice system.
The Aboriginal Justice group of the DJCS is committed to driving systemic change in the justice system, to connect, support and deliver better outcomes for the Aboriginal community. The group works in partnership with Traditional Owners and the Victorian Aboriginal community to embed the principles of self-determination in the justice sector. The group is also responsible for leading the department's response to the Yoorrook Justice Commission and the Victorian treaty process.
**About the role**
Reporting to the Secretary, this position is responsible for driving change and coordinating effort across the department to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people in Victoria. With a strong emphasis on supporting Aboriginal self-determination and working in partnership with Victorian Aboriginal communities, this position will provide authoritative strategic leadership and advice on Aboriginal affairs across the department, with specific responsibility for the Koori Justice Unit, Stolen Generations Reparations Unit, Truth and Justice Response Unit and Policy Reform Unit.
Please refer to the attached position description for further information.
**About you**
- Be an exemplar of trust and integrity, and be highly credible with Victorian Aboriginal networks, communities and organisations across Victoria.
- An extensive knowledge of Aboriginal culture and society and understanding of historical and contemporary issues relating to Aboriginal people in Victoria.
- A highly developed ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with the Aboriginal community.
- Outstanding track record in the provision of expert and strategic advice and leadership in the development and implementation of policies, strategies and programs designed to ensure the coordinated and strategic delivery of key government initiatives relating to Aboriginal people.
**How to apply
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