Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Reservoir VICFixed-term, full-time opportunity for up to 18 months based in ReservoirContribute to community safety by applying practices that reduce reoffendingSalary range of $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuationCommunity Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practices that reduce reoffending andconnecting individuals to programs,servicesand 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 include:Effectively manage a complex caseload of the highest individuals who are subject to a Parole OrderApply sound professional judgement in the ongoing identification and assessment of individual risk, with a paramount consideration for community safetyInterview, assess, refer and direct prisoners on parole to attend various programs, which may include specialized services,



assessment and treatment programsPrepare and co-ordinate high quality reports to external and internal stakeholders including complex correspondence and briefingsUndertake the installation of and maintenance of electronic monitoring equipment as well as conducting home visitsAbout you:Knowledge of best practice case management frameworks and theoretical concepts to reduce risk and maximise individual outcomesDisplays confidence and conviction when communicating an opinion and listens when ideas are challengedAccept changed priorities without undue discomfortHolds self and team accountable towards being inclusive to individuals from diverse backgroundsResolves issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelinesSees things from another's point of view to confirm understanding, motivations, needs and wants of stakeholdersWhy work with us?
Generous leave entitlementsComprehensive training when you commence and throughout your careerSecondments and promotionsRead about how you will be supported in your role with CCSCHILD 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 protected, 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.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).
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📌 Senior Parole Officer - Reservoir (Victoria)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety Vic
📍 Victoria