Case Manager/Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officer - Bendigo
We are seeking a Case Manager/Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officer to take on a dynamic dual role that combines case management with court assessment and prosecutions. This is an ongoing, full-time, hybrid position based in Bendigo within Community Correctional Services (CCS).
Responsibilities include:
- Assess individuals and provide advice to the court on their suitability for court orders.
- Facilitate variations to orders and prosecute non-compliance when necessary.
- Manage a caseload of individuals assessed at medium to high risk of reoffending, applying evidence-based case management practices.
- Engage, motivate and influence people to adopt pro-social behaviours, while ensuring community safety remains a priority.
Qualifications and capabilities:
- Experience or understanding of effective case management practices, including managing risk with complex individuals.
- Confidence in working with people displaying challenging behaviours, demonstrating assertiveness and resilience.
- Knowledge or understanding of court processes, prosecutions, or related fields.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate change.
- A qualification in social work, law, human services, criminal justice, criminology—or relevant experience in court advice, assessments, or prosecutions is highly regarded.
Other information:
- Ongoing, full-time position based in Bendigo
- Hybrid position: support community safety through case management and advise the courts on an individual\'s court order suitability
- Comprehensive training and career development provided
For more details, please contact Amanda Walters – Manager, Court Practice on or at
About CCS: Community Correctional Services contributes to community safety by applying practices that reduce reoffending and connect individuals to programs, services and community resources. CCS manages individuals on court orders, people who have committed serious sex offences on post-sentence supervision, and prisoners on parole.
Why work with us? The Department of Justice and Community Safety provides ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable and supportive environment, along with:
- A fair salary
- Generous leave entitlements
- Transparent performance framework
- Free employee wellbeing support
- Comprehensive training and development throughout your career
- Secondments and promotion opportunities
How to apply: Please click the Apply button at the bottom of this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Pre-employment checks may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Depending on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, driver 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 and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child-secure and child-friendly environment for all children and young people we engage with.
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📌 Case Manager/Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officer - Bendigo
🏢 Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
📍 Greater Bendigo City