Aboriginal Wellbeing Officer (multiple vacancies)
Department of Justice and Community Safety
Job Description
* Provide cultural and practical support for Aboriginal prisoners and provide support and advice to key stakeholders.
* Ongoing, full-time opportunity to work with high-performing and passionate teams in various locations.
* VPS Grade 3: $81,496 - $98,955 plus superannuation.
This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. A Certificate of Aboriginality will be required prior to an offer of employment being made.
NEW SIGN-ON BONUS
New candidates who are successful in obtaining a position as an Aboriginal wellbeing officer (AWO) will be eligible for a bonus of up to $8,000. If you are successfully appointed on or after 14 January 2026, you will receive a payment of $4,000 six months after commencing your role. Then, after one year's full-time employment, you will receive an additional payment of $4,000. This incentive is designed to attract AWOs with strong cultural understanding and to enco...
* Ongoing, full-time opportunity to work with high-performing and passionate teams in various locations.
* VPS Grade 3: $81,496 - $98,955 plus superannuation.
This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. A Certificate of Aboriginality will be required prior to an offer of employment being made.
NEW SIGN-ON BONUS
New candidates who are successful in obtaining a position as an Aboriginal wellbeing officer (AWO) will be eligible for a bonus of up to $8,000. If you are successfully appointed on or after 14 January 2026, you will receive a payment of $4,000 six months after commencing your role. Then, after one year's full-time employment, you will receive an additional payment of $4,000. This incentive is designed to attract AWOs with strong cultural understanding and to enco...
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- Location Australia, Victoria
- Job Type Ongoing - full time
- Category Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
- Posted Date July 02, 2026
- Application Deadline August 11, 2026