Support young people in the community through skilled and thoughtful case management, backed by a strong team. This is an ongoing or fixed‐term, full‐time role with a salary range of $77,150 – $94,730 per year, plus superannuation.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise young people on statutory orders, using sound judgement and maintaining clear professional boundaries.
- Deliver evidence‐based case management focused on realistic, meaningful progress.
- Prepare clear and accurate court reports, plans and recommendations.
- Work closely with families, courts and partner services to support accountability and rehabilitation.
- Manage competing priorities in a role where adaptability is essential.
- Participate in regular supervision and debriefing to manage risk and process difficult work.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant qualification in social work, youth work, psychology, human services, criminology or criminal justice (desirable).
- Final‐year students are encouraged to apply.
- Current Working with Children Check card, with currency maintained throughout employment.
- Full driver's licence.
- Ability to apply case‐management principles with young people who have complex needs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing and stakeholder interaction.
- Capacity to remain calm, regulate oneself, and continue work after difficult conversations.
- Openness to supervision, feedback and ongoing learning.
Location & Working Conditions
Positions are based in Dandenong, with flexible work across the South East Metro Region including Ringwood and Frankston.
EEO & Child Safety Statement
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, have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality, and promote a culturally safe, child‐friendly environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.
Youth Justice Case Manager - South East Metro in Melbourne employer: State of Victoria
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