Aboriginal Victim Support Advocate (Children's Court)

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 81.000 - 99.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Melbourne VIC is seeking an Aboriginal Victim Engagement Officer to assist victims in accessing support through the Children’s Court. You will work across Melbourne’s courts with an office base in the CBD.

You will provide sensitive support in person and by phone, connect victims with appropriate services, and build strong relationships with Aboriginal communities, court staff and victim support services.

Formación

• No mandatory qualification is required for this role.
• Ideally a relevant tertiary qualification and at least two years' experience delivering services or supervising staff.
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants receive priority consideration.

Responsabilidades

• Provide sensitive support in person and by phone with care for trauma experiences.
• Connect victims with appropriate services and explain restorative justice options.
• Build strong relationships with Aboriginal communities, court staff and victim support services.
• Help the team provide culturally safe support that responds to each victim's needs.
• Keep accurate records and share advice to improve victim support.

Conocimientos

Cultural knowledge

Communication skills

Trauma-informed care

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Educación

Relevant tertiary qualification

Certificate of Aboriginality

Descripción del empleo

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Melbourne VIC is seeking an Aboriginal Victim Engagement Officer to assist victims in accessing support through the Children’s Court. You will work across Melbourne’s courts with an office base in the CBD.

You will provide sensitive support in person and by phone, connect victims with appropriate services, and build strong relationships with Aboriginal communities, court staff and victim support services.