Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Parkville VICMake a difference to the lives of young Indigenous people in custodySalary banding of $101,500 - $115,176 plus superannuation and yearly increasesYouth 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. Aboriginal Youth Justice contributes to the Aboriginal Justice Agreement, Burra Lotjpa Dunguludja, also known as AJA4.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 are maintained and 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/RequirementsA 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 - 0461458***Why work with us?At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we provide every person with the means to achieve their potential through ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable and supportive environment.We look for people who are prepared to do their very best in line with our values and behaviours. Our values shape and influence how we recruit, train and develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders.We will also provide you with professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government, salary packaging, and much more.How to applyPlease 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.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr