Empower people and elevate your career - join Forensic Intervention Services.
* Support the team shaping forensic intervention in Victoria.
* Flexible working from home and office option.
* Earn $79,122 - $96,073 (VPS3) per year plus super.
* City-based head office.
Forensic Intervention Services provides evidence-based screening, assessment and intervention services for individuals in custody and the community. We focus on areas such as violent and sexual offending, restorative justice, violent extremism and family violence.
As an Intake Officer, you will manage the intake and referral process for eligible people across Victoria. You will maintain and update records to contribute to ongoing service and quality assurance processes, and respond to enquiries, respecting the department's guidelines. The role also works closely with staff and stakeholders to support smooth service delivery.
How we'll support and reward you
You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.
There are many advantages in working for the department, including:
A fair salary - enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
Transparent performance framework - approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
Generous leave entitlements - provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate and sick leave.
Employee Assistance Program support - you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you are experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal and financial issues.
What you will do
As an Intake Officer, you will support the effective operation of statewide intake and referral process. The role works within the Intake team and with clinical staff to ensure the effective service delivery of offence-specific assessment and treatment to eligible people in Victoria.
You will:
* Process referrals for both prisons and Community Correctional Services (CCS) in accordance with clearly defined guidelines
* Maintain and update records within the Corrections Victoria Intervention Management System (CVIMS) and other Corrections Victoria information management systems
* Monitor and action enquiries by either appropriately redirecting or resolving in accordance with business processes
Please read the position description to learn more about this role and the skills we're looking for.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
To find out more about FIS, please contact Alysha Mawson, A/Manager, Intake Unit, Forensic Intervention Services on or
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on 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. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
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.