Aboriginal Engagement Worker- Victims Assistance Program

• Co-locate at other agencies and/or Police Stations as part of your role
• Provide secondary consults to other Victim Support Workers to build their capacity
• Engage in the Community to connect with other services that support Victims of violent crime

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 Aboriginal Engagement Worker (AEW):

• Supports Aboriginal victims of crime to access information, culturally safe and localised services and supports
• Provides secondary consultation to other Victim Assistance Program staff supporting Aboriginal victims of crime who have chosen to access mainstream services
• Works together with local Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) and/or other services Aboriginal people access, to build trust and engagement with local communities and to address systemic barriers for Aboriginal victims’ participation in the criminal justice system.

What is VAP?

The Victims Assistance Program aims to:

• Provide quality services that support the needs of victims so they can recover and thrive.
• Assist and advocate on behalf of victims navigating the criminal justice system to enable victims to be informed and empowered.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders to support the delivery of seamless and accessible services to victims of crime.

How you will make your mark with us:

• 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).

• Demonstrate knowledge of the issues and impacts potentially faced by people who have experienced a violent crime particularly those faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims.

• Have a strong understanding of case management principles and experience in case management including the provision of flexible supports in a range of community settings.

• Knowledge and/or existing relationships with local and regional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services.

• Capacity for, and understanding of, the importance of resilience e.g., capacity to cope within a trauma related field, perseverance to achieve goals and capacity to stay calm under pressure.

• Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with a wide range of people, including children, young people, parents and professional staff, particularly in crisis, culturally diverse backgrounds and/or challenging situations.

• Ability to work in a non-judgemental approach to a diverse range of people with a positive, warmth and constructive manner.

What makes this such a great role for you:

• A salary starting at around $100,766 plus super plus salary packaging (Level 5 SCHADS)
• Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 plus an entertainment card.
• SCHADS award level 5.
• Negotiable through the increments dependent upon experience.
• Office location: Bendigo, Kyneton or Echuca
• A full time, fixed term contract initially for 12 months but with the potential to be extended..
• Co-locating with a local ACCO/other service that Aboriginal people access.

Make a move:

For further information please read the position description here  Aboriginal Engagement Worker PD COMS E AW5 112023 V1.0 (1).pdf or if you are ready to join a dynamic team hit apply now and create a profile then submit your resume and cover letter.

For further enquiries contact Danielle McManus on 03 5440 1100 or email Danielle.McManus@anglicarevic.org.au

The closing date for applications is 22nd March 2026 however we will review applications as they come in and may close earlier if a suitable applicant is found, so please do not delay.

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.

Additional screening processes, including National Name Check, Fingerprint Records Search and VicPol misconduct screening will be conducted as part of the authorisation process for employment within the VAP co-location project.

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.