About Parole Officer Position
* This is an ongoing, full-time role based in Geelong.
* As a Parole Officer, you will contribute to community safety by proactively motivating and engaging people on parole.
* The salary range for this position is $89,292 - $96,073 per annum, plus superannuation.
About Our Agency
Our agency's purpose is to deliver an effective corrections system for a safe community. We contribute to the safety of the community by applying practices that reduce reoffending and connecting clients to programs, services, and community.
About The Role
The Parole Officer will be responsible for performing Parole Suitability Assessments for prisoners who have applied for parole, supervising and monitoring complex and high-profile prisoners who have been released on parole, and applying case management principles to reduce reoffending.
Key Responsibilities
* Performing Parole Suitability Assessments;
* Supervising and monitoring complex and high-profile prisoners;
* Applying case management principles to reduce reoffending;
* Identifying risk escalation behaviors and responding appropriately;
* Interviewing and assessing prisoners on parole to produce quality reports;
* Assessing and referring prisoners on parole to appropriate programs and services;
* Ensuring case management practices align with best practice principles and the Correctional Practice Framework.
Requirements
* Experience in the application of best practice case management and theoretical concepts to reduce risk and maximise client outcomes;
* Experience in the case management of complex and high-risk clients;
* Knowledge and experience in best practice risk and therapeutic initiatives;
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including detailed report writing experience.
Why Work With Us
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 look for people who are prepared to do their very best in line with our values and behaviours. We will also provide you with professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government, salary packaging, and much more.