- Ongoing, full-time position based in Dandenong
- Contribute to community safety by proactively motivating and engaging people on parole
- Salary range $91,971 - $98,955 plus superannuation
About the role
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), and applying case management principles to reduce reoffending.
This also includes 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, and assessing and referring prisoners on parole to appropriate programs and specialised services.
Through this you will ensure that your case management practices align with best practice principles and the Correctional Practice Framework.
To be successful in this role
* 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.
For more details regarding this position, please contact: Fa'atulia Pula - A/ Principal Practitioner on 0418 779 103 or Fa'
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.
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