Aboriginal Victim Engagement Specialist

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; Melbourne; In loco; AUD 81.000 - 99.000; Tempo pieno

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The Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Melbourne is seeking an Aboriginal Victim Engagement Officer to support children’s court clients. The role focuses on connecting Aboriginal victims with appropriate services, offering sensitive in-person and phone support, and ensuring culturally safe processes.

Based in the Melbourne CBD with regional travel, you will build strong partnerships with Aboriginal communities, court staff and victim services, maintain accurate records, and

Competenze

• No mandatory qualification; a relevant tertiary qualification is preferred.
• At least two years of experience delivering services or supervising staff.
• Certificate of Aboriginality is required before offer.

Mansioni

• provide sensitive support in person and by phone, with care for each victim's experience of trauma
• connect victims with appropriate services and explain their options for restorative justice
• build strong relationships with Aboriginal communities, court staff and victim support services
• help your team provide culturally safe support that responds to each victim's needs
• keep accurate records and share advice to improve victim support

Conoscenze

Cultural knowledge

Communication skills

Trauma-informed approach

Formazione

Relevant tertiary qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

The Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Melbourne is seeking an Aboriginal Victim Engagement Officer to support children’s court clients. The role focuses on connecting Aboriginal victims with appropriate services, offering sensitive in-person and phone support, and ensuring culturally safe processes.

Based in the Melbourne CBD with regional travel, you will build strong partnerships with Aboriginal communities, court staff and victim services, maintain accurate records, and