Indigenous Guidance Partner | Full-time Temporary

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Restorative Justice Unit in Canberra, ACT Government, is seeking an Indigenous Guidance Partner (IGP) to provide culturally sensitive support to people in the justice system who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The role focuses on guiding First Nations clients through the justice process, ensuring they feel respected and understood throughout.

Success includes walking with clients as they prepare for RJ conferences, connecting them with additional services, and deepening

Qualifications

• Education/experience in behavioural/social sciences or community support work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• work responsively
• connect clients with other agencies if they need more help
• understand the causes of over representation;
• understand the history of justice and government agencies with First Nations peoples.

Skills

Culturally sensitive communication

Client support

Collaborative work

Education

Behavioural or social sciences

Community support experience

Job description

Details: The Restorative Justice Unit is looking for a person to work with us as an Indigenous Guidance Partner. An IGP offers culturally sensitive support to people in the justice system who identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island origin.

Our commitment is for clients of RJU to experience a justice process that is more respectful and sensitive to the needs of First Nations people involved in the justice system and affected by crime.

The goal is to assist First Nations clients to feel confident and ready to participate in an RJ conference, by taking the journey with them and walking alongside.

To provide these services we ask that the successful candidate:

• work responsively
• connect clients with other agencies if they need more help
• understand the causes of over representation;
• understand the history of justice and government agencies with First Nations peoples.

Eligibility/Other Requirements

• This is an Identified position in accordance with Section 27(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity is considered essential and therefore confirmation of cultural identity may be requested.
• Education/experience in behavioural/social sciences or community support work is desirable.
• Education/experience in supporting First Nations people interacting with the criminal justice system is desirable.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for up to six months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .