Aboriginal Wellbeing Advocate — Reintegration & Community Support

Department of Justice and Community Safety

Australia

On-site

AUD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria is seeking a role to provide cultural and practical support for Aboriginal prisoners, helping identify strengths and goals for returning to a non-offending lifestyle. The position also delivers cultural and wellbeing support addressing pre- and post-release needs, and assists access to programs and entitlements for reintegration into the community.

Additionally, the role includes milestone payments of $4,000 after six months and a further

Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal community, both society and culture, and the issues impacting it.
Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal community.

Responsibilities

Provide cultural and practical support for Aboriginal prisoners by identifying their strengths, aspirations and obtainable goals for returning to a non-offending lifestyle in their community.
Provide cultural and wellbeing support to Aboriginal prisoners that helps their individual pre and post release needs to be met, advocating on their behalf where appropriate.
Assist Aboriginal prisoners to access programs and entitlements, to assist with reintegration into the community.
Then, after one year's full-time employment, you will receive an additional payment of $4,000.