Aboriginal Youth Justice Intensive Support Practitioner

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and development

Generous leave entitlements

Salary progression under VPS agreement

Secondment and promotion opportunities

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria is seeking two Aboriginal Intensive Support Practitioners for full-time, ongoing roles based in Dandenong or Frankston. The position emphasizes culturally safe, intensive case management for Aboriginal young people involved in the youth justice system.

Join a values-led team delivering wraparound services, with comprehensive training, development opportunities and VPS-salary progression.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Victorian Aboriginal communities, cultures and contemporary challenges.
• Understanding of Youth Justice system and relevant legislation.
• Experience in case management and working with young people with complex needs.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A full Victorian driver’s licence.
• A current Working with Children Check.
• Bachelor of Social Work or Advanced Diploma in Community Services is highly desirable; other tertiary qualifications may be considered with relevant case management units.

Responsibilities

• Deliver culturally safe, strengths-based intensive case management for Aboriginal young people.
• Build trusting relationships with young people, families and community.
• Support young people to meet court and order requirements while working toward positive life outcomes.
• Coordinate and collaborate with a wide range of services across justice, health, education, housing and community sectors.
• Advocate for young people and ensure their voices are heard in planning and decision-making.
• Contribute to a supportive, values-driven team culture.

Skills

Case management

Youth Justice knowledge

Time management

Driver's licence

Working with Children Check

Cultural safety

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Advanced Diploma in Community Services

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria is seeking two Aboriginal Intensive Support Practitioners for full-time, ongoing roles based in Dandenong or Frankston. The position emphasizes culturally safe, intensive case management for Aboriginal young people involved in the youth justice system.

Join a values-led team delivering wraparound services, with comprehensive training, development opportunities and VPS-salary progression.