Restorative Engagement Convenor

Overview Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Melbourne VIC 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? What You’ll Do Utilise your Community Services expertise to provide support and advice to the Victim Services Support and Reform branch A fixed-term, full-time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service for 12 months VPS Grade 5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation. About the Business Unit: Victim Services, Support and Reform (VSSR) is part of the Police, Victims, Racing and Coordination Group within the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS). VSSR is responsible for the delivery and reform of services to victims of crime, placing victims at the centre of the justice system. In addition to providing direct services to victims of crime, VSSR leads the development and implementation of victim-related policy and program innovation within DJCS and across government. This includes working closely with other areas of DJCS, Justice entities, other government departments and external stakeholders. VSSR\'s Restorative Justice for Victims of Crime program includes the Family Violence Restorative Justice Service and Victim Support for Youth Justice Group Conferencing. About the Role The Restorative Engagement Convenor works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders (including institutional representatives and the external facilitator panel who deliver Restorative Engagement processes associated with redress schemes operated by VSSR) to support the overall operation of VSSR\'s restorative programs. Some of your duties will include: Facilitating and managing safe, effective restorative engagement processes that meet the needs of Redress Scheme participants Working with participants to understand their restorative goals, identify if restorative engagement is right for them and manage expectations Creating a space for participants to access their own agency; empower and support them to make choices and take action. To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description. About You As our ideal candidate, you will possess: Understanding of restorative justice practice, theories and processes and practical experience in facilitating restorative justice processes Understanding of the nature, dynamics and impacts of gendered violence and institutional harm An understanding of the unique considerations of victim-centred restorative justice and trauma informed practice Demonstrated ability to prepare well-written, timely, concise, accurate and audience-appropriate briefings and reports. Qualifications/Requirements: A relevant tertiary qualification (such as Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or Law) and/or a minimum of five years in practice in a related field (such as restorative or group conferencing, mediation and therapeutic justice) is required Experience working in government and/or in victim support / case management would be desirable. 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. Depending 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. 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. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don\'t transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr