About us
Community Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practices that reduce reoffending and connect individuals to programs, services and community. CCS provides management of individuals on court orders, people who have committed serious sex offences on post sentence supervision, and prisoners on parole. Community Work and Partnerships is one of four service delivery streams within CCS, responsible for developing mutually beneficial partnerships with government agencies and non‐government organisations so that individuals can undertake unpaid work as part of their community‐based sentence imposed by the Courts of Victoria.
About the role
As the Supervisor, you will lead a team of Community Work Officers, Community Work Development Officers, Leading Field Officers and Field Officers. You will also work closely with the community to establish partnerships that promote opportunities for individuals to participate in meaningful work that promotes rehabilitation and enhances community safety. Travel to other locations across the North West Metro region may be required.
Responsibilities
* Lead and mentor a team of Community Work Officers, Community Work Development Officers, Leading Field Officers and Field Officers.
* Work closely with the community to establish partnerships that promote meaningful work opportunities for individuals under community‐based sentences.
* Develop and market community partnership strategies to increase opportunities for people involved in CCS programmes.
* Ensure operational service delivery standards are met across all community work activities.
* Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, coach and develop a team.
* Experience in effectively marketing and developing community partnership strategies.
* A strong focus on operational service delivery.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits
* Fair salary
* Generous leave entitlements
* Transparent performance framework
* Employee wellbeing support
* Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career
* Secondments and promotions
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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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