Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $81,496 - $98,955
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Community services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/D03159OCTOBER2026
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
Victims, Redress and System Reform (VRSR) is part of the Community Safety, Victims and Racing group in the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS). VRSR is responsible for the delivery and reform of services to victims of crime, placing victims at the centre of the justice system.
What you will do
As an aboriginal victim engagement officer, you will help victims access support through the Children's Court.
You will work across Melbourne's courts, with an office base in the CBD.
You will:
About you
You do not need a mandatory qualification for this role.
You will ideally have a relevant tertiary qualification and at least two years' experience delivering services or supervising staff.
You will receive priority consideration if you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
You will need a Certificate of Aboriginality before receiving an offer through this prioritised recruitment process.
You should also have:
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Simone Clagnan at [email protected].
Aboriginal applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process and are encouraged to contact [email protected] if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
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 national police checks and misconduct screening.
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.