Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 3rd May 2022
- Regional VIC > Bendigo, Goldfields & Macedon Ranges
Identify as a member of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Anglicare Victoria considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under sub-s 26(3) or s 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
The Victims Assistance Program aims to assist victims to effectively manage the damaging consequences of violent crime and to minimise the secondary victimisation sometimes associated with involvement in the criminal justice system.
This position is based in Bendigo, Echuca or Kyneton with regular travel throughout the Loddon Mallee region as expected and required.
For more specific information about the program, position and key responsibilities, please view the position description.
Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications (or working towards) in Social Work, Human Services, clinical Mental Health, Criminal Justice or a related field and/or experience within the community sector in a trauma related field.
As one of the two Koori Engagement Worker Roles you will be responsible for:
Stakeholder Engagement and Community Education
Accountability
To apply for this position please click apply now below.
You will also be requested to attach your resume and a covering letter outlining your motivation to apply. Koori Engagement Worker FT Fixed Term North Central Region April 2022.docx.pdf
For further enquiries contact Danielle McManus on 03 5401100 or [email protected] using the subject line: Koori Engagement Worker - Victims Assistance Program enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement. This role will also require National Finger Printing as part of your role will be to co-locate at Police Stations. AV employees are required to either be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 or have a medical exemption. AV will require evidence that you are compliant with these requirements.
Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.
Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.