Aboriginal Victims Support & Engagement Worker

DPV Health Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DPV Health Ltd. is seeking an Aboriginal Engagement Worker to support the Victims Assistance Program (VAP) and work across Melbourne's Northern Region.

The role focuses on mitigating impacts of crime on Aboriginal victims and providing practical assistance and access to therapeutic support. Successful candidates will have an understanding of Aboriginal culture, experience in community engagement, and a current Victorian Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Aboriginal culture and issues affecting the Aboriginal community.
• Experience undertaking community engagement and service delivery.
• Current Victorian Driver’s License.
• IT skills and computer literacy.
• SCHADS Award Level 5 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mitigate the impacts of crime on Aboriginal victims and aid their recovery by providing practical assistance and access to therapeutic support.
• Engage with communities and provide information to engage with the criminal justice system.
• Travel between sites and work across Melbourne's Northern Region.
• Adhere to police checks and WWCC requirements.

Skills

Community engagement

IT skills

Driver’s license

Education

Tertiary qualification in social work or related discipline

Job description

DPV Health Ltd. is seeking an Aboriginal Engagement Worker to support the Victims Assistance Program (VAP) and work across Melbourne's Northern Region.

The role focuses on mitigating impacts of crime on Aboriginal victims and providing practical assistance and access to therapeutic support. Successful candidates will have an understanding of Aboriginal culture, experience in community engagement, and a current Victorian Driver’s License.