Aboriginal Professional Practice Advisor - Dandenong

About the role

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is recruiting an Aboriginal Professional Practice Advisor for its Community Correctional Services (CCS) in Dandenong, a fixed-term full-time position until 31 December 2027. The adviser supports and develops case management staff to strengthen culturally appropriate practice and build cultural capability across all CCS roles, working with the Manager, Professional Practice to deliver practice guidance, education and quality audits. The role can be based in Dandenong, with possible travel across the South Outer region.

Key responsibilities

• Provide best practice advice on culturally appropriate case management.
• Support and develop case management staff to strengthen culturally appropriate practice and build cultural capability across CCS roles.
• Guide staff to improve their knowledge of Aboriginal culture and enhance connections to programs and cultural supports for Aboriginal clients.
• Deliver practice guidance, education and quality audits to improve outcomes for Aboriginal clients and promote culturally safe workplaces.

Required profile

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal community, its society and culture, and the issues affecting it.
• Demonstrated knowledge of culturally safe and supportive case management practices for Aboriginal clients, used to reduce risk and maximise individual outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and work effectively with the Victorian Aboriginal community.
• No tertiary qualification required; experience dealing with the complex needs of Aboriginal people in complex environments and other relevant experience is desired.
• As an Aboriginal-designated position, a Certificate of Aboriginality is required before an offer of employment.

What we offer

• Salary of $100,894 to $114,476 plus superannuation.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance program and access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government.
• Salary packaging.

Applications close 30 November 2026 and include a resume and covering letter. Pre-employment checks may include reference checks, criminal history checks, Working with Children checks and others depending on the role.