About This Role Ongoing, full-time position based in Bendigo Hybrid position: support community safety through case management and advise the courts on an individual's court order suitability Comprehensive training and career development offered CCP3 Salary: $89,292 - $96,073 plus superannuation About Us Community Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practices that reduce reoffending and connect individuals to programs, services, and community support. CCS manages individuals on court orders, those who have committed serious sex offences on post-sentence supervision, and prisoners on parole.
About The Role The Case Manager/Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officer carries dual responsibilities of assessing and prosecuting individuals at court, along with providing evidence-based case management practices to a caseload of individuals assessed at medium or high risk of reoffending.
As part of this dual role, you will apply relevant court services work practices, including conducting assessments to determine an individual's suitability for a court order, facilitating order variations, and prosecuting those who fail to comply with their orders.
You will also utilise evidence-based case management practices to actively engage people on your caseload and ensure responsive, targeted interventions to reduce their risk of reoffending, supporting them to successfully complete their court orders while balancing risks to community safety.
To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have Experience or understanding of effective case management practices, proactively managing risk with more complex individuals Experience or understanding of modelling pro-social behaviours with an ability to motivate and influence individuals Experience or understanding of court processes, prosecutions, or related areas Assertiveness and confidence in dealing with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviours A relevant qualification in social work, law, human services, criminal justice, or criminology, or experience in court advice, assessments, or prosecutions, is also desirable.
For More Details Regarding These Positions, Please Contact Amanda Walters – Manager, Court Practice on 0438 772 766 or at
Why work with us? At The Department Of Justice And Community Safety, 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 also offer:
A fair salary Generous leave entitlements Transparent performance framework Employee wellbeing support Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career Secondments and promotions Click here to read more about our benefits Read about how you will be supported in your role with CCS 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 license 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 an alternative format for any application material, please contact the 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 recognized 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 contact, serve, or impact through our work.
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