Expression of Interest - Aboriginal Opportunities
* Job Function: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
About this role
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we are looking for Aboriginal people who want to make a difference and take pride in their work. Aboriginal people who get things done and are committed to making Victoria a safer place for all communities. 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.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or an alternative format for any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the Aboriginal Recruitment Team and the Aboriginal Workforce Unit.
We're proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
About us
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the Department) wants to continue to grow its Aboriginal workforce to maintain its commitment to deliver stronger career development, support clear and accessible employment pathways, and strengthen our partnerships with the Aboriginal community.
The Department strives to be a workplace that is culturally respectful, recognizing and embracing the diversity of Aboriginal cultures. The Aboriginal Employment Team aims to support, attract, recruit, and retain Aboriginal candidates and employees. This support includes a culturally appropriate attraction and recruitment process.
We are currently seeking expressions of interest for a variety of roles. You will be contacted by our Aboriginal Recruitment Team once we have further information on your application. Your application will also be retained as part of our talent pool for suitable positions in the future.
The opportunities
There is a broad range of opportunities across the department for work in Aboriginal prioritized/designated roles and/or non-prioritized roles, including some examples below:
* Prison Officer
* Sheriff's Aboriginal Liaison Officer
* Policy Officer
* Executive Assistant
* Senior Project Officer
* Aboriginal Case Manager
* Youth Justice Worker
All these roles are vital in providing the best cultural support to Aboriginal people within the justice system and in keeping us connected to the local community.
You are encouraged to register your interest if you identify as Aboriginal and have:
* Relevant skills and experience for the above roles
* An understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal community
* An appreciation of a range of different cultures and a demonstrated ability to support diversity and inclusion in our workforce.
You will be required to upload your current resume and a short cover letter.
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Job details
Job Reference: VG/1636677FEB2025
Location: [Insert Location]
Work Type: [Insert Work Type]
Classification: See Advertisement
Salary Range: See Advertisement
Job Duration: N/A
Date posted: 13-Mar-2025
Application Close Date: 05-Aug-2025
Contact: Aboriginal Recruitment Team
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