• Work with applicants to the Stolen Generations Reparation Package in Victoria
• Fixed-term full time role until 30 June 2027.
• VPS Grade 4 : $97,955 - $111,142plus superannuation.
  The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Support Coordinator to fill a vital role within the Stolen Generations Reparations Unit.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant qualification or experience in health, Aboriginal community control, social work, counselling or psychology is desirable.
• Training in trauma-informed care is highly desirable.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As Support Coordinator, you will act as a central point of contact for applicants to the Stolen Generations Reparation Package in Victoria and support key activities working with Aboriginal people who have lived experience of trauma. Specifically, you will support applicants to lodge their applications and access support services, as well as provide guidance and to potential applicants and key stakeholders such as Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.

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.

Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact Aboriginalrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.au 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.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An understanding of both the principles of cultural safety and the gravity of this reform for impacted Aboriginal Victorians.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal community, society and culture and the issues impacting on these.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with the Victorian Aboriginal community.
• Demonstrated experience in applying trauma-informed approaches to providing support services or capacity to rapidly acquire and apply knowledge.
• Experience in managing a complex workload applying strong case management and organisational skills