Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $100,894 - $114,476

Grade: CCP4

Occupation: Prison and corrective services

Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs

Reference: DJCS/1244_5370

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 positive 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?

- Two ongoing full-time positions available: one based in Reservoir and one based in South Morang.
- 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 $100,894 - $114,476 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.

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?

- 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

For more details regarding this position please contact:

- For Reservoir: Samantha Goslin – A/Principal Practitioner 0438 800 194 or at [email protected]
- For South Morang: Emma Watts – Principal Practitioner on 0409 075 853 or at [email protected]

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 m isconduct 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.

Applications close Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

29 July 2026

📌 Specialist Case Manager - Reservoir and South Morang (West Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety
📍 West Melbourne