Aboriginal Advanced Case Manager - Mildura

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Mildura; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Employee Wellbeing support

Comprehensive training

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Mildura is offering a fixed term, full-time opportunity to reduce over-representation of Aboriginal people in the criminal justice system. You will deliver meaningful case management for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal clients, focusing on behaviour change and completing correctional orders.

You will develop tailored cultural support plans, assess risk, and build partnerships with Aboriginal organisations to improve access to culturally appropriate

Qualifications

• Communicate sensitively with Aboriginal people and communities.
• Understand issues affecting Aboriginal people in the justice system.
• Apply evidence-based case management with complex needs.
• Turn theory into practice for risk planning and behaviour change.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meaningful case management for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal clients.
• Create tailored cultural support plans for Aboriginal clients.
• Assess risk factors and develop individualised case plans.
• Provide expert advice on culturally safe approaches to working with Aboriginal clients.
• Build partnerships with Aboriginal organisations to access resources.
• Attend Koori Court to provide advice and support when needed.

Skills

Cultural communication

Risk assessment

Case management

Job description

Fixed Term, Full Time opportunity based in Mildura

Make a difference in reducing over representation of Aboriginal people in the criminal justice system.

Salary banding of $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation.

This is a prioritised role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering meaningful case management for Aboriginal and non‑Aboriginal clients, focused on behaviour change and completing correctional orders.
• Creating tailored cultural support plans to meet the specific needs of Aboriginal clients.
• Assessing risk factors and developing individualised case plans that support rehabilitation and reduce reoffending.
• Providing expert advice to senior leaders and community‑based teams on culturally safe and effective approaches to working with Aboriginal clients.
• Building strong partnerships with Aboriginal organisations and support services to improve access to culturally appropriate resources.
• Attending Koori Court to provide advice and support where needed.

About You

• A proven ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal people and communities.
• Strong knowledge of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in the justice system.
• Experience in applying evidence‑based case management frameworks, especially with individuals with complex needs.
• The ability to apply theory to practice—identifying risk, planning interventions, and supporting behaviour change.
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement and innovation.

Pre‑employment checks will include reference checks, nationally coordinated criminal history checks (NCCHC), and misconduct screening. Depending on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

Why Work With Us

• Fair salary with yearly increases in line with the VPS agreement.
• Generous leave entitlements.
• Transparent performance framework.
• Employee Wellbeing support.
• Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career.
• Secondment and promotion opportunities.

For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process and are encouraged to contact [e-mail] if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.

Child Safe Statement of Commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.