Occupation
Prison and corrective services
Location
Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo
Reference
DJCS/S592_MAY26
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
What's in it for you?
* Help give back to community while assisting individuals complete their community service orders
* Enjoy a variety of field work and office-based work
* Earn a competitive $45.51 per hour plus weekend penalty rates
Who are we?
Community Work and Partnerships is 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. Community work serves as a valuable way for individuals to pay back the community while also reconnecting and reintegrating into the community. We ensure individuals make genuine efforts to undergo rehabilitation, and we keep low‐risk individuals out of prison and help them contribute to the community.
What does a Field Officer do?
Your primary responsibility as a Field Officer is to supervise a team of clients at community work sites and other community work programs. A field officer carries out many duties and functions, mainly the supervision of individuals completing community work tasks, performing site inspections, assessing hazards, providing informed workplace health and safety advice, guidance and instruction; maintaining tool and equipment registers and ensuring repairs are undertaken.
A day in the life of a Field Officer
Your shift starts at a Justice Service Centre location where you collect a 12‐seater bus/trailer with equipment. You then drive to a site to collect a group of clients, induct, instruct and transport them to a partner not‐for‐profit organisation in the community. Tasks for the day may involve graffiti removal, painting, litter collection, mowing and weeding. Your responsibility is to instruct the individuals to safely perform each task, monitor the work performed for the partner site and then return them to the drop‐off point and back to your depot.
Skills and experience required
* Ability to communicate and demonstrate a range of tasks and ensure a safe environment for work teams.
* Strong understanding of Occupational Health and Safety practices and their practical application.
* Quickly build rapport to understand the motivations of others, identify issues and suggest courses of action appropriate to their needs.
* Demonstrated ability to manage conflict and strong problem‐solving skills.
* Model appropriate behaviours and attitudes to assist individuals to develop new skills and work practices.
* Carpentry or handyman skills.
* Gardening, landscaping or painting skills.
Field Officers carry out a mixture of field work and office‐based work, so computer skills and written communication skills are important.
A full and current driver's licence is essential for this position. Transporting individuals is also a key part of the role.
Community Work operates seven days per week and this role will require weekend availability.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications close Monday 18 May #J-18808-Ljbffr