Senior Project & Policy Officer, Aboriginal Health

About This Role

Improve healthcare for Aboriginal people in custody and youth justice.Help shape safer and more culturally safe health services.Hear directly from Aboriginal people about their health needs.Make a lasting difference to health outcomes across Victoria.Ongoing, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

This is a prioritised role for Aboriginal people, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

What You Will Do

As Senior Aboriginal Policy and Projects Officer, you will improve Aboriginal healthcare across Victoria.

You will work with Aboriginal people and health services to improve care.

You Will

design, deliver and review practical improvements to Aboriginal healthcare and cultural safetywill listen to Aboriginal people in custody and youth justice, then use their views to improve healthcarework with Aboriginal health organisations, health providers and justice teams to solve important issuesbuild strong working relationships that help resolve problems and improve careprepare clear reports, briefs and project plans to help senior leaders make decisions.

About You

You do not need a mandatory qualification. A relevant qualification in healthcare, public policy or justice is highly desirable.

You must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to apply for this designated position. You will need to provide a Certificate of Aboriginality before an offer.

You Should Also Have

strong knowledge of Aboriginal communities, culture and issues affecting Aboriginal peoplesensitive communication skills and the ability to work well with Victorian Aboriginal communitiesstrong analytical skills to research issues and develop clear policy and program optionsstrong people skills and the ability to build trusted working relationships.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Jaimie Taunoa at jaimie.taunoa@justice.vic.gov.au.

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

This is a prioritised role for Aboriginal people, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

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.