Case Manager in Melbourne

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.

1 x Ongoing & 1 x Fixed Term, Full Time until 11 months opportunities in Broadmeadows.

Help contribute to the rehabilitation of individuals leading to greater community safety. Salary band 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: Marissa Simoglou – Manager Court Practice on 0455 552 835 OR Marissa.Simoglou@justice.vic.gov.au.

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.

Pre-employment checks 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.