Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DJ9746OCT26

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you. The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon. 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. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

- Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of Aboriginal employment programs and initiatives that support the department's Aboriginal Workforce Strategy.
- Fixed Term (12 months), Full Time chance.
- VPS grade 5: $116,413 - $140,849 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Senior Aboriginal Workforce Advisor within our Aboriginal Justice Group .

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 the Business Unit

Aboriginal Justice Group drives systemic change in the justice system, to achieve improved outcomes for Aboriginal Victorians. We work in partnership with Victorian Aboriginal communities and are guided by principles of Aboriginal self-determination.





We lead the implementation of the Aboriginal Justice Agreement and community partnerships, support the development of policy and legislation impacting Aboriginal Victorians, deliver the Stolen Generations Reparations Package, implement the department's Aboriginal Workforce Strategy, administer funding for Aboriginal community led program delivery and lead the department's engagement with the Victorian Treaty processes.

Our purpose is to drive systemic change that eliminates Aboriginal over-representation in the criminal justice system, addresses past injustices and ensures Aboriginal communities have access to an equitable justice system that is shaped by self-determination and protects and upholds human, civil, legal and cultural rights.

The Aboriginal Workforce Unit (AWU) sits within the Aboriginal Justice Group and is responsible for the development and delivery of the department's Aboriginal Workforce Strategy (the strategy) and associated programs. The AWU provides ongoing support to Aboriginal employees and manages a range of Aboriginal employment initiatives. The AWU contributes towards the innovation of new programs and policies to strengthen career development, cultural diversity and inclusion across the department.

About the role:

Reporting to the Manager Aboriginal Workforce Unit, you will be responsible for coordinating key initiatives under the strategy and contributing towards the department's employment and career development goals under the Aboriginal Justice Agreement, and the VPSC Barring Djinang Aboriginal Employment Strategy. You will support the growth and operation of the department's Aboriginal Staff Network and development of the next phase of the Aboriginal Workforce Strategy.





The Senior Aboriginal Workforce Advisor routinely provides written and verbal strategic advice on Aboriginal employment and cultural inclusion across all business areas of the department.

This role will regularly represent the AWU to the departments Aboriginal Staff Network and Aboriginal community events and continue to build upon our goal to maintain the department as an employer of choice for Aboriginal people.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

- Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of Aboriginal employment programs and initiatives that support the department's Aboriginal Workforce Strategy.
- Design, coordinate and deliver stakeholder engagement activities, communications and events for the Aboriginal Staff Network and the broader departmental workforce, ensuring alignment with the objectives of the Aboriginal Workforce Strategy.
- Coordinate the delivery of Aboriginal employment programs and funded projects in line with governance requirements, including monitoring progress, identifying and escalating risks, and meeting reporting obligations.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal community, society and culture, and the issues impacting upon it.
- A demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal community.
- A demonstrated knowledge of supporting Aboriginal workforces, including the complexity of attracting and retaining Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- Demonstrated experience in the design and/or management of Aboriginal employment or community development initiatives, or comparable experience.

Find out more working with the department :

Aboriginal applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process and are encouraged to contact if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.

For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

Applications close Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Senior Aboriginal Workforce Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne