About This Role
Ongoing, full time position based in Ballarat
Support community safety by proactively engaging and providing case management for clients on supervision orders who have committed serious violence and sex offences
Salary range of $97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation
About Us
Community Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practices that reduce reoffending and connecting individuals to programs, services and community. CCS provides management of individuals on court orders, and individuals who have committed serious sex and or serious violent offences who receive post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole.
About The Role
Specialist Case Managers (SCMs) are responsible for delivering high quality case management to a caseload of the highest priority individuals sentenced for serious sex and/or serious violent offences under correctional supervision. SCMs will be responsible for ensuring that the nature of serious client management aligns with best practice initiatives, including managing individuals using strengths-based case management approaches and dynamic risk assessment in line with Victoria's Correctional Practice Framework.
The Specialist Case Manager will work closely with clients from Corella Place and travel may be required throughout the Grampians region.
Key Responsibilities Include
Interview, assess, refer and direct individuals on parole to attend various programs
Prepare and co-ordinate high quality reports to external and internal stakeholders
Undertake the use of electronic monitoring equipment and conduct home visits
About You
The case management role will necessitate that SCMs demonstrate outstanding client engagement and management skills, including excellent motivational interaction interviewing techniques and production of relevant plans and reports.
In addition, it is expected that the SCM will possess excellent writing skills demonstrated through the ability to prepare Departmental and Ministerial briefings, general external correspondence and reports to key stakeholders. SCMs will also be responsible for the meticulous management of CCS client files.
Knowledge of best practice case management frameworks and theoretical concepts to reduce risk is particularly advantageous.
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 look for people who are prepared to do their very best in line with our values and behaviours. Our values shape and influence how we recruit, train and develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders.
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.
For More Details Regarding This Position Please Contact
Cath McGrath – Principal Practitioner at
Jennifer Vissers – Principal Practitioner at
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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)and misconduct screening.
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.
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.