Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service – Mildura VIC

- $84,994-$91,455 + superannuation + salary packaging

- Location: Mildura
- Full-time, 12-month fixed term contract
- $84,994-$91,455 + superannuation + salary packaging

This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010

Support Aboriginal people to stay connected, supported and on bail. This is a hands-on role for someone who is passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and wants to make a practical difference at a critical point in the justice system. As a Bail and Remand Support Coordinator, you will provide intensive, short-term support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults who are on bail, helping them navigate the challenges that can arise immediately following release. You will work alongside clients to understand their circumstances, identify practical barriers to bail compliance and connect them with the right supports. This could include housing, transport, health and community services, as well as practical assistance through targeted brokerage.

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. Working alongside the Bail Report Writer, the program provides culturally informed reporting before court and intensive, short-term coordination and brokerage following release.

The role focuses on the high-risk early period following release, helping clients understand and meet their bail conditions, access appropriate supports and avoid unnecessary breaches and further remand.

About the role

You will:





- Work with clients to identify practical barriers to successful bail compliance.
- Receive referrals and handovers from the Bail Report Writer and provide immediate support following release.
- Help clients understand and meet their bail conditions and reporting requirements.
- Coordinate referrals to Aboriginal-led and mainstream services.
- Undertake housing advocacy and referral coordination.
- Provide practical assistance through targeted brokerage, including transport, phones and material assistance.
- Maintain regular contact with clients during the early period of bail.
- Liaise with lawyers, courts and other justice stakeholders regarding compliance matters.
- Maintain accurate case notes and contribute to program data and reporting.
- Support clients to transition to longer-term local services once they are stabilised.

This is a role where relationships, practical problem-solving and cultural safety are central. You will need to be comfortable working with clients experiencing complex circumstances and responding calmly and thoughtfully when situations change quickly.

About you

This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Prospect Act 2010.

You will be someone who can build genuine, respectful relationships and provide culturally safe, trauma-informed and strengths-based support.

You will bring:

- Experience in case work, case coordination or client support, ideally within justice, community services, health or human services.
- Experience engaging respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, families and communities.
- An understanding of the barriers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can experience within the criminal justice system.
- An understanding of bail and remand and how these systems affect clients and their families.
- Confidence supporting clients with complex needs

📌 Bail and Remand Support Coordinator (Mildura)
🏢 Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
📍 Mildura