Supervisor, Community Work and Partnerships - Derrimut & Epping
* Location: North East Region ALL
* Job Function: Prison and Corrective Services
* Work Type: Fixed term - full time
About this role
* 1x Full time, 12-month fixed term position based in Derrimut
* 1x Full time, 12-month fixed term position based in Epping
* Promote rehabilitation through meaningful community work
* Join a supportive and collaborative team
About us
Community Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practice that reduce reoffending and connecting individuals to programs, services and community. CCS provides management of individuals on court orders, people who have committed serious sex offences on post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole.
Community Work and Partnerships is one of four service delivery streams within CCS. We are responsible for the development of 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.
About the role:
As the Supervisor, you will lead a team of Community Work Officers, Community Work Development Officers, Leading Field Officers and Field Officers. You will also work closely with the community to establish partnerships that promote opportunities for individuals to participate in meaningful work that promotes rehabilitation and enhances community safety.
Travel to other locations across the North West Metro region may be required.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, coach and develop your team;
* experience in effectively marketing and developing community partnership strategies;
* a strong focus on operational service delivery;
* excellent verbal and written communication skills.
This is your opportunity to make your mark in CCS and the broader communities of the region by demonstrating your leadership skills and ability to develop valued community partnerships.
Why work with us?
* Generous leave entitlements
* Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career
How to Apply
Contact Vivien Vukelic – Manager, Community Work and Partnerships at 0436 405 766.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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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