Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $116,413 - $140,849

Grade: CCP5

Occupation: Prison and corrective services

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: DJCS/1240A

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

- Fixed Term, Full Time role based in Melbourne CBD
- Contribute to the delivery of a corrections system that keeps our communities safe
- CCP5 Salary: $116,413 - $140,849 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. CCS provides management of individuals on Drug court orders, people who have committed serious sex offences on post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole.

About the role





The manager will have direct supervision of Drug Court Supervisors and /or Court Advice and Prosecutions Supervisors. This role will provide support and guidance to highly skilled and experienced case management and CAPS practitioners on mitigating risk through evidence-based practices.

This role will support case management practitioners to strengthen existing transitional practices to improve outcomes for complex and high-risk clients who are subject to Drug/Alcohol Treatment Orders. This role will also contribute to the development of partnerships with judiciary at Melbourne and local community services, including Courts and local Police.

You will be required to participate in the “on call” after hours Duty Director system as rostered.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Extensive case management experience with complex and high-risk clients
- Extensive understanding of best practice risk minimisation and therapeutic initiatives
- Experience in managing teams and resources ensuring smooth delivery of services
- An ability to monitor financial performance, resource and staffing requirements.

A relevant qualification in social work, human services or criminal justice discipline, with work experience in a similar field is also desirable.

For more details regarding this position please contact:

Michelle Seddon – General Manager on 0400 509 334 or [email protected]

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.

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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence 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 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.

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 secure, 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.

Applications close Thursday 13 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

30 July 2026

📌 Manager Court Practice - Melbourne
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety
📍 Melbourne