Ongoing, full-time opportunity available based in Geelong
- Provide highly developed case practice advice, supporting and developing case management staff
- Salary range $90,067 - $102,192 plus superannuation
About Us
Corrections Victoria's purpose is to deliver an effective corrections system for a safe community. Community Correctional Services (CCS) is overseen by Corrections Victoria, a division of the Department of Justice and Community Safety. CCS is responsible for the management and supervision of prisoners on parole, clients under post sentence supervision and court orders.
CCS plays a vital role in contributing to the safety of the community by:
- Engaging offenders to build responsibility, and
- Connecting offenders to programs, services and community.
About the Role
You will provide highly developed case practice advice, supporting and developing case management staff in the integration of theory and practice. You will support the Manager, Professional Practice and undertake case practice quality audits, providing regular practice forums and education sessions to embed best practices across the region.
You will also undertake regular monitoring of regional performance, contributing to the formation of policy and procedures that strengthen case practice and support regional specific workforce development initiatives.
**To be successful in this role, you will have**:
- experience in best practice case management frameworks and theoretical concepts to reduce risk and maximise individual outcomes
- well-developed interpersonal skills including building strong relationships and developing an understanding of others in order to motivate them and address conflict
- excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to develop a range of complex reports and evidence-based recommendations.
A relevant qualification in social work, psychology, human services, criminal justice or criminology and experience in a related field is also desirable.
**For more information about the role please contact**:
Why work with us?
At the Department of Jus, we provide every person with the means to achieve their potential through ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable and supportive environment.
We look for people who are prepared to do their very best in line with our values and behaviours. Our values shape and influence how we recruit, train and develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders.
How to apply
**FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES**:
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**:
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic). Therefore, there is a requirement that all DJCS employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes.
At interview stage and prior to commencement of employment with the department, you will need to provide evidence that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 with three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Upon commencement of employment with the department you will be required to provide evidence that you have an up-to-date vaccination status within the timelines specified by the department into the DJCS Service Portal. This includes evidence of three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine required by the department (from time to time).
**Acceptable evidence includes**:
1. COVID-19 digital certificate or ATAGI exemption certificate (available via your myGov account)
2. Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account)
Other documentation outside the above will not be accepted as evidence of having received your COVID-19 vaccine doses.