At a Glance
- Tasks: Support community safety by managing and motivating individuals on parole.
- Company: Department of Justice and Community Safety, committed to making Victoria safer.
- Benefits: Ongoing learning, professional development, salary packaging, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enhancing community safety.
- Qualifications: Experience in case management and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ 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. We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background.
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.
Ongoing, full‐time position to start December 2026, based in Sunshine. Contribute to community safety by proactively motivating and engaging people on parole. Salary range $91,971 - $98,955 plus superannuation.
Corrections Victoria's purpose is to deliver an effective corrections system for a safe community. Community Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practices that reduce reoffending and connecting clients to programs, services and community.
The Parole Officer will contribute to an integrated transition process from imprisonment into the community, with an overarching consideration for community safety. This will be done through:
- Performing Parole Suitability Assessments for prisoners who have applied for parole.
- Supervising and monitoring complex and high-profile prisoners who have been released on parole by the Adult Parole Board (APB).
- Applying case management principles to reduce reoffending.
- Identifying risk escalation behaviours and responding appropriately in consultation with managerial staff.
- Interviewing and assessing prisoners on parole to produce quality reports to the APB.
- Assessing and referring prisoners on parole to appropriate programs and specialised services.
Some travel will be required within the North West Metro Region.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience in the application of best practice case management and theoretical concepts to reduce risk and maximise client outcomes.
- Experience in the case management of complex and high-risk clients.
- Knowledge and experience in best practice risk and therapeutic initiatives.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including detailed report writing experience.
Experience working within a legislative framework is also desirable.
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.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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.
Parole Officer - Sunshine in Melbourne 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
