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
* Do you have great communication skills and want to be a role model to people hoping for a second chance? If you want to make time to help people get their lives back on track, read on.
Who we are
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 society. We ensure individuals make genuine efforts to undergo rehabilitation, keep low‐risk individuals out of prison, and help them contribute to the community.
What does a Field Officer do?
Your primary responsibility 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 supervising individuals completing community work tasks. Other responsibilities include performing site inspections, assessing hazards, providing health and safety advice, maintaining tools and equipment, and ensuring repairs are undertaken.
A day in the life of a Field Officer
Your shift starts at a Justice Service Centre where you collect a bus or trailer with equipment. You then drive to a site, induct and transport a group of clients to a partner not‐for‐profit organisation. Tasks for the day may involve graffiti removal, painting, litter collection, mowing and weeding. You instruct the individuals to safely perform each task, monitor the work, and then return them to the drop‐off point before heading back to your depot.
Desired skills and experience
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to demonstrate a range of tasks while ensuring a safe environment for work teams.
* Ability to build rapport quickly, understand motivations, identify issues and suggest appropriate actions.
* Experience managing conflict and strong problem‐solving skills.
* Model appropriate behaviours and attitudes to assist individuals in developing new skills and work practices.
* Carpentry, handyman, gardening, landscaping or painting skills are desirable.
* Computer and written communication skills for office‐based duties.
* Valid full driver's licence and ability to operate a 12‐seater bus with trailer.
* Weekend availability; Community Work operates seven days per week.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Contact
For more information about the role, please contact Sarah Thompson – Manager, Community Work and Partnerships at 0407 427 396.
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