Job Type: Ongoing - full time Category: Location: Hume Region - Negotiable Date Advertised: 03-MAR-25 Job Reference: VG/1847126MARCH25 Job Title: Executive Officer, Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee 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? Utilise your expertise to provide support and advice to key stakeholders. Ongoing Full-time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service VPS Grade 5: $109,730 - $121,247 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. Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact Aboriginalrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.au if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.  For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made   About the Business Unit The primary focus of the Executive Officer is to support the effective operation of the Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee (RAJAC) and the Local Aboriginal Justice Action Committee (LAJAC) for the Hume Region of the Department of Justice and to ensure the active participation and engagement of the Koori community in the Aboriginal Justice Agreement (AJA). The AJA has established extensive Government and Community networks through the Aboriginal Justice Forum (AJF), Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee Network (RAJAC) and the Local Aboriginal Justice Action Committees (LAJAC) and uses them to effectively deliver initiatives including early intervention and prevention programs, diversion initiatives, and rehabilitation and reintegration support. The Hume Region delivers a range of Justice Services including: custodial services at our prisons, Community Correctional Services, Sheriff's Operations, Consumer Affairs and front of house enquiries (including Births, Deaths and Marriages applications).    The Executive Officer is responsible for the development and maintenance of supportive linkages between justice agencies and community organisations, providing policy advice, implementing the Regional Justice Plan, providing secretariat services to the RAJAC and LAJAC as well as promotion of all AJA initiatives within the region.  The position is also a key member of the Hume Region Executive Leadership Team that has overall responsibility for the management and direction of regional operations.   Some of your duties will include: Provide key support, secretariat services and advice to the RAJAC including the preparation of meeting papers, agenda, venue, catering and minute taking. Pro-actively build and maintain positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and develop options for implementing innovative strategies to facilitate a partnership approach. Maintain regular contact with the Chairperson Hume RAJAC to uphold the partnership and implementation of AJA4.   To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description. To be successful in this role, you will have: Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal community, both society and culture and the issues impacting on it.  Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with the Aboriginal community. Related qualifications and/or experience is desirable. Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Employment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact Aboriginalworkforce@justice.vic.gov.au if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.' Please visit https://www.justice.vic.gov.au/careers/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-island-employment  for further information. 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 national police checks and misconduct screening. 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. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 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.