Occupation:
Prison and corrective services
Reference:
DJCS/****A
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 Timeopportunity based inBallarat
Support community safety by proactively motivating and engaging prisoners on parole and supervision orders
Salary range$100,894 - $114,476plus 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
Parole and Specialist Case Managers (PSCMs)are responsible fordeliveringhigh qualitycase management to a caseload of the highest priority individuals who have committed violent and sex offences under correctional supervision.




PSCMs willbe responsible forensuring that the nature of serious offender management aligns with best practice initiatives, including managing clients using strengths-based case management approaches and dynamic risk assessment in line withtheCorrectional Practice Framework.
The case management role willnecessitatethat PSCMs demonstrate outstanding service user engagement and management skills, including excellent motivational interaction interviewing techniques and production of relevant plans and reports.
About you
In addition, it is expected that the PSCM willpossessexcellent writing skillsdemonstratedthrough the ability to prepare Departmental and Ministerial briefings, general externalcorrespondenceand reportsto key stakeholders.
PSCMs will also be responsible for the meticulous management of CCS service user files.
Knowledge of best practice case management frameworks and theoretical concepts to reduce risk and maximise individual outcomes.
Relevant qualification in social work, psychology or a related human services discipline (preferred) or criminal justice, criminology (desirable).
Ability to communicate with a range of individuals and backgrounds and apply sound professional judgement whenrequired.
For more detailsregardingthis position, please contact:
Pamela Woodgate–Principal Practitioneron
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or************.
Jennifer Vissers - Principal Practitioner on
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or ************.
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,equitableand supportive workplace.




We look for people who are prepared to do theirvery bestin line with our values and behaviours.
Our values shape and influence how we recruit,trainand develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders.
We will also provide you with professional development opportunities, an employeeassistanceprogram, access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government, salary packaging and much more.
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.
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 kindimpactingchildren and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, childabuseand 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 areimpactedby our work.
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).
For more details regarding the recruitment process, 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.
Applications close Sunday 23 August **** at *****pm
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📌 Parole And Specialist Case Manager - Ballarat
🏢 Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
📍 Ballarat