At a Glance
- Tasks: Help prisoners prepare for release and support their transition to society.
- Company: Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC, committed to community safety and diversity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time role, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building valuable experience in corrections.
- Qualifications: Experience or understanding of correctional environments and risk assessment tools.
The predicted salary is between 81496 - 98955 $ per year.
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
Help prisoners prepare for release and take their next steps. Assess risks and needs to support safer transition planning. You will help people access services, programs and support before release. Build your experience in corrections while making a practical difference. Ongoing, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.
What you will do
- Assess prisoner risks and needs.
- Help deliver programs, services and support for prisoners preparing for release.
- Conduct thorough risk and needs assessments with prisoners.
- Coordinate parole applications and support case management reviews.
- Help deliver practical transition and reintegration programs and services.
- Work with service providers to arrange referrals and support.
- Keep accurate records and data about assessments, programs and parole applications.
About you
- You should have experience in or an understanding of working in a correctional environment.
- You should also have knowledge of prisoner transition and reintegration needs.
- The ability to use risk assessment tools with individual prisoners.
- The resilience to work with people who may be difficult to engage.
- The ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a prison setting.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality.
Assessment & Transition Coordinator employer: Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC
The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a culturally safe environment while driving systemic change within the justice system for the Aboriginal community. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the department offers meaningful opportunities to engage with the community and contribute to impactful reparations initiatives, all within a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises self-determination and respect for Aboriginal voices.
Contact Details:
Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC Recruitment Team
