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  1. The difference we make

The difference we make

For 150 years, Vacro has walked alongside people in contact with the criminal justice system and their families. We have helped people at the point of arrest, throughout their time in prison and as they transition back into the community. Learn more about the difference we’re making.


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Published: 1st August, 2019

Updated: 16th October, 2023

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    •This prison-based role is delivered onsite across two locations: Hopkins Correctional Centre, Ararat, and Langi Kal Kal Prison, Langi Kal Kal. •Salary range: $100,776.00 to $105,340.56 + superannuation, in line with Level 5 of the SCHADS Award 2010 (pay point dependent on qualifications and experience). •Generous salary packaging to increase your take-home pay. •0.9 FTE ongoing role. •Occasional travel to Melbourne is required.

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    Vacro is an independent not-for-profit organisation supporting people in contact with the criminal justice system and their families to successfully reintegrate back into their communities.

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    Vacro acknowledges the First Nations people of Australia and pay our respect to Elders past and present. We acknowledge the unbroken spiritual and cultural connections of the First Nations People of Australia to their lands. Vacro also supports the Treaty process of acknowledging that lands were never ceded.

    Vacro, as a leading voice in the reintegration field, also acknowledges that First Nations people across all jurisdictions are significantly impacted by justice systems as a direct result of colonisation. 
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