About This Role
* Fixed term, full‐time position based in Mildura.
* Hybrid role combining case management and court advisory/prosecution work.
* Comprehensive training and long‐term career development.
About Community Correctional Services (CCS)
Community Correctional Services (CCS), part of the Department of Justice and Community Safety, plays a critical role in reducing reoffending and protecting the community. We manage individuals on court orders, people subject to post‐sentence supervision for serious sexual offences, and individuals on parole. Our work connects people to targeted programs, services and supports that address risk and promote positive change.
The Role
CCS Mildura is currently recruiting for a full‐time, fixed‐term position to 10 May 2027. This dynamic dual‐role position combines:
* Court assessment and prosecution responsibilities.
* Evidence‐based case management of medium to high‐risk individuals.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct court assessments to determine suitability for court orders.
* Facilitate variations and cancellations of orders.
* Prosecute breaches of community correction orders.
* Provide high‐quality, evidence‐based advice to the judiciary.
* Manage a caseload of individuals assessed as medium or high risk of reoffending.
* Apply structured risk assessment and intervention strategies.
* Engage and motivate individuals to complete their orders successfully.
* Balance rehabilitation outcomes with community safety considerations.
About You
* Experience or sound understanding of effective case management practice, including working with complex individuals and managing risk.
* The ability to model pro‐social behaviour and positively influence others.
* Experience or understanding of court processes, prosecutions, or related fields.
* Confidence and professionalism when working with challenging behaviours.
* Strong communication skills and sound professional judgement.
A qualification in social work, law, human services, criminology or criminal justice is desirable. Experience in court advice, assessments or prosecutions is highly regarded.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and generous leave entitlements.
* Structured training from commencement and throughout your career.
* Clear performance and development pathways.
* Opportunities for secondments and promotion.
* Employee wellbeing support programs.
* A diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
* Read more about our benefits.
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.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre‐employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Depending on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, driver's licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks and declaration of private interests.
Contact the recruitment team if you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or an alternative format to any application material.
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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