Restorative Justice Worker

Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative – Justice & Community Services now has the following vacancy:

Restorative Justice Worker

Part-time– Fixed Term to 30/06/2027

This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

About the Role

Work with young Aboriginal people in the Hume region who are involve with or at risk of becoming involved with the criminal justice system, and their families, the opportunity to participate in a Restorative Group Conference.

About You

To be successful for this position, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• You are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Tertiary qualification in Youth Work, Community Services or a related discipline, or willingness to obtain.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal Community, both society and culture and the issues impacting on it.
• Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of key factors associated with rates of over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in the criminal justice system, including the impacts of modern disadvantage and intergenerational effects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to function both independently and within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and service providers.
• Highly developed organisation skills and a demonstrated capacity to work flexibly and within timeframes.
• Demonstrated high level of computer literacy including maintaining a computer-based diary management system to enable effective and informed client bookings.

What We Offer:

• Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees.
• Competitive pay and conditions based on the SCHADS Award***,*** Level 4 (based on qualifications and experience).
• Opportunities for additional incentives, which may include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC Day, annual CPI-based Award wage increases where applicable, and relocation assistance where applicable.
• Professional development opportunities and support to help you grow in your career.
• Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program and more.
• Provision of a laptop and mobile phone to support your work where applicable.
• Fleet cars to carry out daily tasks where applicable.

You will be required to undertake a pre-employment screening check, including providing a copy of your Confirmation of Aboriginality.

To apply, please submit the following:

1.      A  current resume

2.      A cover letter that includes:

• Stating who your mob/clan is.
• A summary of your relevant experience and/or qualifications.
• Responses to the following three questions:

1. Describe your experience working with Aboriginal young people, families, or communities who may be at risk or involved with the justice system. How have you supported collaboration with local agencies or community services to achieve positive outcomes?
2. How do you build trust and respectful relationships with Aboriginal clients, colleagues, and community members while upholding values such as integrity, cultural safety, and confidentiality? Please provide an example?
3. Give an example of how you have managed administrative responsibilities such as documentation, reporting, or participation in training while maintaining a high standard of service delivery and compliance with organisational policies?

Important: Please ensure your cover letter and responses to the questions are combined into one document and attached in the Cover Letter section of the portal.

Please apply via this link - https://rum.chris21.com/RUM\_MER21p/Home/Index#!/

If you experience any technical difficulties using our online portal, please contact our Human Resources Staff on (03) 5820 0000 5820 0000).

Applications close: Tuesday 3rd of November 2026

This is an “Indigenous Only” role under Special