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Aboriginal Case Manager - Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria 25 days ago

Job Description

Job Type: Ongoing - full time Category: Community Corrections Location: Melbourne - Western Metro Date Advertised: 26-MAR-25 Job Reference: DJCS/4599-MAR25 Job Title: Aboriginal Case Manager - Melbourne Business Unit: Division: Summary: Full time, ongoing position based in Melbourne CBD Support rehabilitation of clients while engaging with the Aboriginal Community Play a critical role in helping support community safety This is a prioritised role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 Corrections Victoria is committed to the delivery of responsive and culturally appropriate services that meet the objectives of the department's Aboriginal Justice Agreements. Corrections and Justice Services understands that to reduce the overrepresentation of Aboriginal people in the justice system and to achieve a reduction in the rate of reoffending, unique strategies and initiatives must be implemented. Through its long standing commitment to the Aboriginal Justice Agreement, the Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Plan, the Koori Inclusion Action Plan and in partnership with the Victorian Aboriginal community, Corrections and Justice Services has developed this unique Aboriginal Case Manager role. The Aboriginal Case Manager will be responsible for managing a case load with a majority of Aboriginal individuals with a range of order requirements aimed at reducing the risk of reoffending through conducting risk assessments, preparing case plans, providing interventions and addressing the underlying causes of offending, whilst directing and monitoring compliance with court order obligations. The unique purpose of this role is that it will be responsible for developing and implementing cultural support plans for Aboriginal clients and working with Aboriginal justice networks to identify appropriate support to strengthen case management outcomes for clients.  To be successful in this role, you will have: the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal Community the ability to effectively engage with local support services and the Koori Court in the case management of individuals an understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal Community, both socially and culturally, and the issues impacting on it an understanding of, or experience in, effective case management practices including proactively managing risk of complex individuals an understanding of, or experience in, modelling pro-social behaviours, with the ability to motivate and influence individuals who are being case managed assertiveness and confidence in dealing with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviours. For further information about this role, please contact:  Elif Girgin - Manager, Court Practice on 0428 584 252 or Elif.Girgin@justice.vic.gov.au   At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we provide every person with the means to achieve their potential through ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable and supportive environment. Other benefits include: Generous leave entitlements Transparent performance framework Employee Wellbeing support Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career Secondment and promotion opportunities Click here to read more about our benefits Read about how you will be supported in your role with CCS Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles). If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. Aboriginal candidates are also encouraged to contact Aboriginalworkforce@justice.vic.gov.au if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process. CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

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