Senior Aboriginal Engagement Advisor — Community & Prisons

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria; Victoria; On-site; AUD 100,894 - 114,476; Full time

Job summary

The Aboriginal Engagement Advisor (AEA) is a frontline, prison‑based role within Corrections Victoria’s Workforce and Aboriginal Outcomes division, providing state‑wide coverage to prison locations and building strong links with Aboriginal communities and organisations.

The role requires a driver’s licence and regular travel to multiple sites, with duties including advising locations on cultural matters, supporting Aboriginal staff and coordinating with Community Correctional Services and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Aboriginal communities, society, culture and related issues.
• Ability to communicate sensitively with the Victorian Aboriginal community.
• Experience supervising staff working with Aboriginal clients who have complex trauma backgrounds.
• Ability to manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including Aboriginal stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of the custodial environment, including Commissioners’ requirements and operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior advice and support to multiple prison locations on cultural matters.
• Work closely with local Aboriginal communities, ACCOs, other service providers and government departments to engage and develop trust with the community.
• Provide on-site assistance to AWOs and Aboriginal prisoners as required.
• Create and strengthen linkages between the prison locations, Community Correctional Services, Aboriginal community organisations, post-release support agencies and the Victorian Aboriginal community.

Skills

Aboriginal community knowledge

Sensitive communication

Staff supervision experience

Stakeholder management

Custodial environment understanding

Job description

The Aboriginal Engagement Advisor (AEA) is a frontline, prison‑based role within Corrections Victoria’s Workforce and Aboriginal Outcomes division, providing state‑wide coverage to prison locations and building strong links with Aboriginal communities and organisations.

The role requires a driver’s licence and regular travel to multiple sites, with duties including advising locations on cultural matters, supporting Aboriginal staff and coordinating with Community Correctional Services and