Aboriginal Project Officer

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 Yirramboi Murrup Unit (YMU) 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 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 Aboriginal Project Officer has responsibility to:

- Develop and build strong relationships with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal stakeholders including Traditional Owner groups and the Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committees.
- Provide high quality written reports that include expert advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative policy options and solutions to complex and sensitive issues in the Victorian Aboriginal community.
- Manage project timelines and deliverables and provide expert and timely updates to the Manager, YMU, and the Principal Registrar.
- Coordinate, identify, and develop the Aboriginal Community Engagement Strategy through a combination of high-level project management, stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and advocacy.

**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.
- 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?_

**Other**

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.