Victoria Police is committed to reducing the number of Aboriginal children in the criminal justice system. As part of this commitment, Victoria Police has introduced an enhanced cautioning model developed in partnership with the Victorian Aboriginal community to achieve better outcomes for Aboriginal children aged 10-17 in contact with police. This program is known as the Aboriginal Youth Cautioning Program (AYCP).
Five Aboriginal Youth Cautioning Support Officer (AYCSO) roles have been established to support the effective operation and ongoing expansion of the AYCP in locations throughout Victoria. The advertised position (20045941) will support the Eastern Region and will involve working collaboratively with local police and the Victorian Aboriginal community to identify opportunities to further enhance the program and adapt its operation to suit localised needs.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
- Liaising with local police and the Aboriginal community on matters relating to the AYCP
- Monitoring the operation of the AYCP in locations throughout the relevant region
- Preparing reports addressing outcomes of the AYCP in local areas
- Providing advice to regional management on emerging issues or opportunities to improve justice outcomes for Aboriginal communities
- Presenting at meetings or forums, as required.
About You:
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
- A desire to improve justice outcomes for Aboriginal children
- The proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as required
- Cultural sensitivity and awareness of the Victorian Aboriginal community
- Demonstrated experience in program delivery and monitoring.
Further Information:
- One (1) x full-time VPSG-5, fixed term position (expiring 30 June 2028).
- Position is located at Eastern Region, Knox Police Complex, 420 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South. However, consideration will be given to allowing the successful applicant to work from divisional headquarters located in Shepparton, Wangaratta, Morwell or Bairnsdale.
- The role may require occasional travel to various parts of Eastern Region to undertake stakeholder engagement and liaise with police personnel.
- Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
- For this role you will be required to apply and pay for a Working with Children Check prior to receiving a job offer. A receipt of payment is required as evidence of this.
- We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.
Your application must include:
- Resume
- Completed application form - the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.
Applications close 7 September 2025.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through the following platform: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic). Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
For further information, please contact: Dr. David Broderick on (03) 8335 6176 or via email [email protected]
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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 (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email [email protected] or on (03) 8335 6004.
About Us:
Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year 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.
Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.
In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.
We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work."
If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.
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