Fixed-term, full-time opportunity for up to 18 months based in Reservoir
Contribute to community safety by applying practices that reduce reoffending
Salary range of $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation
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, people who have committed serious sex offences on post sentence supervision and those on parole.
About the role:
Senior Parole Officers (SPOs) are responsible for delivering quality case management to a complex caseload of the highest priority individuals on parole - those who have committed serious sex offences or serious violent offences - under correctional supervision.
SPOs will be required to work autonomously and ensure that the management of individuals on parole under their supervision are case managed in line with Victoria's Correctional Practice Framework.
Key Responsibilities:
Effectively manage a complex caseload of the highest individuals who are subject to a Parole Order
Apply sound professional judgement in the ongoing identification and assessment of individual risk, with a paramount consideration for community safety
Interview, assess, refer and direct prisoners on parole to attend various programs, which may include specialized services, assessment and treatment programs
Prepare and co-ordinate high quality reports to external and internal stakeholders including complex correspondence and briefings
Undertake the installation of and maintenance of electronic monitoring equipment as well as conducting home visits
About you:
Knowledge of best practice case management frameworks and theoretical concepts to reduce risk and maximise individual outcomes




Displays confidence and conviction when communicating an opinion and listens when ideas are challenged
Accept changed priorities without undue discomfort
Holds self and team accountable towards being inclusive to individuals from diverse backgrounds
Resolves issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelines
Sees things from another's point of view to confirm understanding, motivations, needs and wants of stakeholders
For more details on the position please review the position description attached or contact: Irena Peraica - Principal Practitioner on ************ or via email at ******.
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
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, nationally coordinated criminal history checks (NCCHC), 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).
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 protected and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
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📌 Senior Parole Officer - Reservoir (Victoria)
🏢 Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
📍 Victoria