Job Type: Fixed term - full time Category: Community Corrections Location: Melbourne - Northern Metro Date Advertised: 24-MAR-25 Job Reference: DJCS/6878_MAR25 Job Title: Aboriginal Parole Officer - Broadmeadows Business Unit: Division: Summary: At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you. The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon. 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. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it? Fixed-term, full-time opportunity for up to 2 years based in Broadmeadows Support community safety by proactively motivating and engaging clients on parole Salary range $95,102 - $107,905 plus superannuation   This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.   Corrections Victoria is committed to the delivery of responsive and culturally appropriate services that meet the objectives to reduce the overrepresentation of Aboriginal people within the Criminal Justice System as part of the Aboriginal Justice Agreement, through the provision of correctional supports and services that reduce the risk of reoffending. As the Aboriginal Parole Officer, you will deliver quality case management to a complex caseload of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal prisoners on parole, including the highest priority sex and violent prisoners on parole. You will work autonomously ensuring that the management of prisoners on parole under supervision are case managed in line with the Corrections Victoria Offender Management Framework. You will contribute to a strengthened and integrated risk assessment and management framework, including the transition process from imprisonment into the community, through developing strong links with Aboriginal agencies and maintaining close partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. To be successful in this role, you will have: the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal Community, including a detailed understanding of both the society and culture, and the issues impacting on it experience in achieving client outcomes through advanced case management of highly complex individuals, including proven needs assessments and intervention skills strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare high quality reports for key internal and external stakeholders. For further information about this position, please contact Dylan Reynolds, Principal Practitioner on 0448 208 972 or at Dylan.Reynolds@justice.vic.gov.au. Generous leave entitlements Transparent performance framework Employee Wellbeing support Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career Secondments and promotions 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 cover 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. 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.