Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
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 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 programmes, 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 responsible 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 include:
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 programmes, which may include specialised services, assessment and treatment programmes
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 changes in 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:
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.
Depending 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).
Why work with us?
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.
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📌 Senior Parole Officer - Reservoir (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety Vic
📍 Melbourne