Bail and Remand Support Program Writer (Mildura)

Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service – Preston VIC

$84,994 - $84,994 a year

Full time, Contract

2d ago , from Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service

- Salary: $84,994.00 + superannuation + salary packaging

Make your writing matter.

The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) is looking for a thoughtful, culturally informed and highly skilled Bail and Remand Support Program Report Writer to join our Community Justice Programs team.

This is an opportunity to use your research, interviewing and report writing skills to make a meaningful difference at a critical point in the justice system.

As a Report Writer, you will prepare culturally informed Aboriginal Bail Reports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults appearing before the Court in bail matters. Your work will help ensure that decision-makers have access to important information about a person’s Aboriginal identity, cultural connections, life experiences, circumstances and available supports.

You will work directly with clients in both custodial and community settings, often within tight court timeframes. You will listen carefully, gather information from a range of sources, undertake cultural and socio-historical research, and turn that information into concise, balanced and evidence-based reports.

This is a role where the quality of your work can directly influence how a person’s circumstances are understood within the justice system.

About the Bail and Remand Support Program

The Bail and Remand Support Program is an Aboriginal-led, place-based initiative operating across VALS’ North Metro Melbourne and Mildura regions.





The program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults who are at risk of remand or currently on bail. It brings together culturally informed reporting and practical support to help clients navigate the early and often challenging stages of the bail process.

You will work closely with the Bail and Remand Support Coordinator, legal representatives, families, Aboriginal organisations, courts, correctional facilities and other service providers to support a coordinated and culturally safe approach.

About the role

Your day-to-day work will include:

- Conducting culturally safe interviews with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients in custodial and community settings.
- Gathering information about clients’ circumstances, Aboriginal identity, cultural connections, significant life experiences and available supports.
- Undertaking socio-historical, cultural and collateral research to develop a comprehensive understanding of each client’s circumstances.
- Preparing high-quality Aboriginal Bail Reports within short court timeframes.
- Gathering and analysing information from clients, family members, legal representatives, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and relevant service providers.
- Working collaboratively with the Bail and Remand Support Coordinator to identify practical supports, referral pathways and proposed bail planning.
- Liaising with courts, legal representatives,



correctional facilities, Aboriginal organisations and other stakeholders.
- Maintaining accurate case notes and records while handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
- Participating in professional and cultural supervision, reflective practice and ongoing professional development.
- Contributing to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the Bail and Remand Support Program.

You will need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly and where the ability to exercise sound judgement, manage sensitive information and meet deadlines is essential.

About you

We are looking for someone who combines excellent writing and research skills with strong cultural awareness and an ability to build trust with people whose experiences may be complex or distressing.

You will bring:

- Strong research skills, including literature review, stakeholder interviews and other information-gathering methods.
- A sound understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and the barriers experienced by Aboriginal communities.
- Solid verbal and written communication skills and the ability to produce high-quality professional reports.
- Demonstrated ability to interview and engage people to elicit sensitive personal, cultural and community information.
- Experience managing competing priorities and working effectively with clients with complex needs.
- Understanding of Victorian Aboriginal communities, including cultural awareness and protocols.
- Strong understanding of the criminal justice system, particularly bail and remand.
- Excellent report wr

📌 Bail and Remand Support Program Writer (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
📍 Melbourne