At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise community work teams and ensure safe, productive environments.
- Company: Corrections Victoria Community Corrections, dedicated to rehabilitation and community support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time role, and meaningful community impact.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a mix of field and office work, weekend availability required.
- Why this job: Be a role model and help individuals reintegrate into society.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a valid driver's licence.
The predicted salary is between 72189 - 79753 $ per year.
Corrections Victoria Community Corrections – Melbourne VIC
$72,189 - $79,753 a year
Full time, Permanent
Enjoy a variety of field work and office-based work. Ongoing, Full Time opportunities in Dandenong.
Do you have great communication skills and want to be a role model to people hoping for a second chance? If you want to make time to help people get their lives back on track, read on.
Who are we?
Community Work and Partnerships are responsible for the development of mutually beneficial partnerships with government agencies and non-government organisations so that individuals can undertake unpaid work as part of their community-based sentence imposed by the Courts of Victoria. Community work serves as a valuable way for individuals to pay back the community while also reconnecting and reintegrating into the community. We ensure individuals make genuine efforts to undergo rehabilitation, and we keep low risk individuals out of prison and help them contribute to the community.
What does a Field Officer do?
Your primary responsibility as a Field Officer will be to supervise a team of clients at community work sites and other community work programs. A Field Officer carries out many duties and functions, mainly the supervision of individuals completing community work tasks. Other responsibilities include performing site inspections, assessing hazards, providing informed workplace health and safety advice, guidance and instruction; maintaining tools and equipment register and ensuring repairs are undertaken.
A day in the life of a Field Officer:
Your shift starts at a Justice Service Centre location where you collect a bus/trailer with equipment. You then drive to a site to collect a group of clients, where you will induct, instruct and transport them to a partner not-for-profit organisation in the community. Tasks for the day may involve graffiti removal, painting, litter collection, mowing and weeding. Your responsibility is to instruct the individuals to safely perform each task and monitor the work performed for the partner site before returning them to the drop-off point and returning to your depot.
We are looking for individuals with various backgrounds and experience. Some desirable skills include:
- Ability to communicate and demonstrate a range of tasks and ensure a safe environment for work teams.
- Strong understanding of Occupational Health and Safety practices and their practical application.
- Quickly build rapport to understand the motivations of others, identify issues and suggest appropriate courses of action.
- Demonstrated ability to manage conflict and strong problem-solving skills.
- Model appropriate behaviours and attitudes to assist individuals to develop new skills and work practices.
- Carpentry or handyman skills.
- Gardening, landscaping or painting skills.
Based within the community work team at Dandenong GSO, however there will be a requirement to travel across the South East Metro Region to assist regional community work programs. Community Work operates seven days a week, and this role requires availability to work at least one weekend day. Weekend availability is therefore essential.
Field Officers carry out a mixture of field work and office-based work, so it's important that you are able to demonstrate computer skills and written communication skills. Transporting individuals is also a key part of the role and Field Officers will be required to drive a 12-seater bus with trailer. A full and current drivers' licence is essential for this position.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, nationally coordinated criminal history checks (NCCHC), and misconduct screening. Depending on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Field Officer – Dandenong in Melbourne employer: Corrections Victoria Community Corrections
Corrections Victoria Community Corrections in Melbourne offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the community. With a strong focus on professional development, staff have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities, ensuring they can advance their careers while contributing to public safety and rehabilitation. The organisation values teamwork and innovation, making it an excellent employer for those looking to engage in rewarding work that truly makes a difference.
Contact Details:
Corrections Victoria Community Corrections Recruitment Team
