Senior Aboriginal Programs Coordinator

About the role:

The position is funded until 30 June 2027.  

This is a designated position. In accordance with Special Measures of section 12 of the Equal Opportunities Act 2010, only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

The Capability Department of Victoria Police enhances both service delivery and community safety through proactively identifying, developing, and implementing organisational and frontline support strategies, initiatives and reforms.

The Priority and Safer Communities Division (PSCD) in the Capability Department supports the organisational capability and confidence to deliver a policing service which is responsive and respectful to community needs.

This role within PSD will have a responsibility for work within the Aboriginal Communities Portfolio, to provide support and information sharing across the Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer (ACLO) and Police Aboriginal Liaison Officer (PALO) Network and will be required to engage with key stakeholders across the organisation and external community stakeholders.    

Your duties will include:

• Operate as a centralised support for state-wide ACLOs to offer cultural advice and guidance.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of Aboriginal issues and maintain a contemporary knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Provide a consistent governance process to standardise practice for state-wide ACLOs and PALOs.
• Manage, drive, and assist in the development of continuous improvement strategies.
• Establish and maintain effective partnerships with community key stakeholders, ACLOs, PALOs and Victoria Police.
• Contribute to establishing effective communication and networking between the state-wide ACLOs, PALOs, Victoria Police, Aboriginal community and government and non-government agencies.
• Support the state-wide delivery of the Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training.
• Attend relevant forums, meetings, and community events.
• Prepare high quality briefs and written reports as required.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Strong strategic thinking and experience in program delivery.
• Ability to diagnose and problem-solve with a solution-focussed mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Effective ability to positively engage a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Commitment to excellence in the delivery of outcomes and strong ethical framework.

Requirements and relevant information:

• A Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required for this role.
• One (1) x full-time fixed-term position available until 30 June 2027.
• The position is located at the Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve, and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head. To achieve this, applicants must be an Australian citizen.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Completed VPS Application Form - the word document (VPS Application Form)for applicants to complete is attached to the job advertisement.

Applications close midnight, Thursday 25 April 2024.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website, the Victorian Government Careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE).

For further information, please contact, A/Superintendent Jacob Bugeja via email ************@police.vic.gov.au or (03) 8533 0***.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email **************@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 8***.

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of Police, Protective Service Officers, Police Custody Officers, and Public Service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing 24/7, 365 days emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.

Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religious, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefits that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.

Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps