Overview
Ongoing, full‐time position based in Shepparton. Support rehabilitation of clients while engaging with the Aboriginal Community. Salary $89,292 – $96,073 plus superannuation.
Role responsibilities
* Responsible for managing both Aboriginal and non‐Aboriginal clients on court orders by conducting risk assessments, preparing case plans, providing interventions, and addressing the underlying causes of offending.
* Provide culturally sensitive support to clients to successfully complete their court orders while balancing risks to community safety.
* Provide advice to the Koori Court to assist in the sentencing process as required.
* Develop and implement cultural support plans for Aboriginal clients and work with Aboriginal justice networks to identify appropriate support to strengthen case management outcomes.
Qualifications and experience
* Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal Community.
* Ability to effectively engage with local support services and the Koori Court in the case management of individuals.
* Understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal Community, socially and culturally, and the issues impacting on it.
* Understanding or experience in effective case management practices, including proactively managing risk of complex individuals.
* Understanding or experience in modelling pro‐social behaviours, with the ability to motivate and influence individuals who are being case managed.
* Assertiveness and confidence in dealing with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviours.
Benefits
* A fair salary.
* Generous leave entitlements.
* Transparent performance framework.
* Employee wellbeing support.
* Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career.
* Secondment and promotion opportunities.
Contact & additional information
For further information about this role, please contact Craig Kelly – Manager, Court Practice, 0428 268 194 or Craig.Kelly@justice.vic.gov.au.
Equal Employment Opportunity
This is a prioritised role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
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.
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