Address- Ongoing, Full-time position based in Broadmeadows
- Support community safety by proactively motivating and providing case management interventions to individuals who have committed serious sex and violence offences who are on supervision orders
- Salary range $92,332 - $104,762 plus superannuation
About us
Corrections Victoria's purpose is to deliver an effective corrections system for a safe community. Community Correctional Services (CCS) is overseen by Corrections Victoria, a division of the Department of Justice and Community Safety. CCS is responsible for the management and supervision of prisoners on parole, clients under post sentence supervision and court orders.
CCS is currently experiencing rapid growth in the offender population. In response to this, Corrections Victoria will embed evidence-based practice across all areas of our work and target responses to the areas that will allow the greatest impacts to be made. This approach will contribute to a safer community and strengthen CCS for the future.
About the role
As a Specialist Case Manager (SCM) you will be responsible for delivering high quality case management to a caseload of the highest priority individuals who have committed violent and sex offences who are under supervision orders. SCMs will be responsible for ensuring that the nature of serious case management aligns with best practice initiatives, including managing individuals using strengths-based case management approaches and dynamic risk assessment in line with Corrections Victoria's Offender Management Framework.
This role is ongoing full-time.
About you
The case management role will necessitate that SCMs demonstrate outstanding engagement and management skills, including excellent motivational interaction interviewing techniques and production of relevant plans and reports.
In addition, it is expected that the SCM will possess excellent writing skills demonstrated through the ability to prepare Departmental and Ministerial briefings, general external correspondence and reports to key stakeholders. SCMs will also be responsible for the meticulous management of CCS offender files.
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.
For more details regarding this position please contact:
- Dylan Reynolds – Principal Practitioner on 0448 208 ***
In accordance with the Jobs and Skills Exchange Recruitment Policy, Victorian Public Service employees are prioritised in the application process.
For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks 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).
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
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. 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.
