Elders and Respected Persons Needed for Paid Koori Court Positions – Deadline Extended to August 20

The Koori Court in Bairnsdale is looking for Elders and Respected Persons to work in the Koori Court.

In Koori Court, the group of local Elders and Respected Persons works with the magistrate, the Koori court officer and other people to hear cases involving Aboriginal people.

The goal is that cases involving Aboriginal people are dealt with in a way that takes into account cultural issues and operates in a more informal way.

Through a cultural conversation, the Elders and Respected Persons group help offenders acknowledge the underlying issues contributing to their offending and its impact on their community.

As an Elder or Respected Person (ERP), your role is to uphold the strong cultural and kinship values of your community, and provide cultural advice to the magistrate.

The Koori Court in Bairnsdale needs more community members involved.

These are paid positions.

The deadline for applications for Bairnsdale Koori Court positions has been extended to August 20.

You’ll be given training before taking up the role, and will be supported by the Koori Court officer.

For more info, or to apply:

• Download the position description and application pack here
• Email: Eldersrecruitment@courts.vic.gov.au
• Call the Koori Employment Consultant on 0459 948 716
• Or contact your local Koori Court Officer.