Team Manager, Aboriginal Liaison Officer

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Melbourne, Österreich State Government Of Victoria, Australia Vollzeit

Job posted: 30/10/2024
Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services
Reference: DJCS/2403_OCT24
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.
Youth Justice Custodial Services aim to engage young people in change by addressing their offending behaviour and equipping them with the skills required for positive community participation, within a safe and secure environment.
The Aboriginal Youth Justice unit is responsible for the design and development of policy, strategy, and program responses for young Aboriginal people in contact with or at risk of contact with the Youth Justice system.
About the role: As the Team Manager you will manage and support a team of Aboriginal Liaison Officers who are responsible for engaging and actively working with young Aboriginal people in custody.
They provide culturally specific support and programs to the young people, family, and community.
You will have oversight in ensuring the cultural rights of an Aboriginal young person is maintained and are managed in a culturally appropriate manner and that adequate cultural support is provided.
Key responsibilities include: Effectively lead and manage a team of Aboriginal Liaison Officers (ALOs)Provide team leadership to the ALO team, including mentoring, structured learning, professional development, coaching and performance managementAdvocate for the young Aboriginal people in custody, engaging and involving their family members and community in case work and planningProvide secondary consultation to staff to assist them to appropriately respond to the needs of young Aboriginal peopleProvide high level advice and support to the Manager, Aboriginal Youth Justice Operations and other senior managers, anticipating risks and opportunitiesAbout you: Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal community, both society and culture, and the issues impacting it.Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and work effectively with the Victorian Aboriginal communityPays attention to words, expression and body language; recognises behaviours that promote a culture of inclusionChampions the importance of partnership through co-creation approaches; brings people together to share resources, tools and case studies to build capability and confidenceQualifications/Requirements A current Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment by the applicant.
Currency will need to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.A current full driver's license is required as travel to other offices within the department may be required.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. For more details on the position, please review the position description attached or contact: Nakia Firebrace – Manager, Aboriginal Youth Justice Programs – How to apply 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. 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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