At a Glance
- Tasks: Help rehabilitate individuals and enhance community safety through effective case management.
- Company: Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC, committed to community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team dedicated to inclusion and community safety.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building your career.
- Qualifications: Assertive, confident, and skilled in building relationships with challenging individuals.
The predicted salary is between 91971 - 98955 $ per year.
Fixed-Term, full-time opportunity in Shepparton until 22/02/2028. Help contribute to the rehabilitation of individuals leading to greater community safety. Salary of $91,971 - $98,955 plus superannuation.
Community Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practices that reduce reoffending and connect individuals to programs, services and community. CCS provides management of individuals on court orders, people who have committed serious sex offences on post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole.
About the role: Case Managers in the Court Practice stream are responsible for applying evidence-based case management practices to individuals at medium risk of reoffending. This role is required to utilise case management practices to actively engage individuals and ensure responsive, targeted interventions to assist in reducing their risk of reoffending.
- Identify and evaluate factors that relate to individual offending behaviour.
- Motivate and influence individuals in the case management process.
- Produce detailed reports and other standard documents in line with procedural guidelines.
- Monitor individual's compliance against order requirements.
About you:
- Demonstrates assertiveness and confidence in dealing with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviours.
- Builds positive working relationships and enjoys working in a small, close-knit team.
- Understanding of case management practices relating to complex individuals.
- Practices modelling pro social behaviours and motivates those around them.
- Pays attention to words, expression and body language; recognises behaviours that promote a culture of inclusion.
For more details on the position please review the position description attached or contact Craig Kelly - Manager, Court Practice.
Why work with us: At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we provide every person with the means to achieve their potential through ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable and supportive environment. We look for people who are prepared to do their very best in line with our values and behaviours. Our values shape and influence how we recruit, train and develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders. We will also provide you with professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government, salary packaging and much more.
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. Dependant 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).
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: 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. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
Case Manager – Shepparton 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
