Youth Justice Aboriginal Advanced Case Manager, West Metro, Department of Justice and Community Safety. Werribee, Melbourne VIC. Indigenous & Multicultural Services (Community Services & Development). Government-State (Government & Defence). Full time. $91,836-$103,302 per annum plus superannuation. Ongoing, full-time role based in Melbourne's west metropolitan area. Make a difference to the lives of First Nations people affected by the justice system in Victoria. Earn $91,836-$103,302 per year (plus super) with yearly performance increases. This is a prioritised role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

About us: The Youth Justice team provides community-based supervision and a range of case management and support services for young people who are appearing before, or have been sentenced by, the Children's Court, Children's Aboriginal Court, and adult criminal courts and who have been placed on youth justice supervised orders.

About the role: Acknowledging the overrepresentation of Aboriginal young people in the criminal justice system and the need to provide a culturally based approach with a commitment to diversion, rehabilitation, and reintegration into the community. Youth Justice Aboriginal Advanced Case Managers will provide intensive and innovative culturally based assessment and casework support for young Aboriginal people subject to bail conditions, deferral of sentence, exiting Youth Justice Centres, and other orders as required. The Youth Justice Aboriginal Advanced Case Manager will be responsible for managing a case load with a majority of Aboriginal persons to deliver dynamic evidence-based best practice in the case management of individuals with complex needs and those who have committed serious offences.

This role will be based in Melbourne's western suburbs, with possible flexibility for the primary office location in either Werribee or Sunshine.

About you: Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal Community, both society and culture, and the issues impacting it. Thorough understanding of the Youth Justice System, particularly the principles and philosophy underpinning relevant legislation and the Victorian Youth Justice program. Understanding of the principles of case management and casework and a range of assessments and interventions relevant to the age, gender, developmental stage, and offending-related needs of the young person.

Qualifications: A Bachelor of Social Work or Advanced Diploma in Community Services Work is highly desirable. 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.

Information Session: Please join us for an information session to learn more about this role and other Aboriginal roles within the department. Tuesday 3rd December 2024, at 11:30am

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Team Manager on 0400 725 925 or via email at Trudi.moore@justice.vic.gov.au