Ongoing, full-time role based in Reservoir

Make a difference in reducing over representation of Aboriginal people in the criminal justice system

Salary banding of $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation

This is a prioritised role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

About the role:

The Aboriginal Advanced Case Manager will be responsible for managing a case load of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal persons to deliver agile and evidence based best practice in the case management of individuals with complex needs and those who have committed serious offences.

This role may also require you to assist in assessing client's suitability for corrections orders and attendance to provide advice to the Koori Court.

Key responsibilities include:

- Manage a caseload of predominantly high-risk individuals and provide culturally informed case management intervention to address offending behaviours, support engagement with community services, and promote completion of Community Correction Orders.
- Develop and implement culturally informed case management intervention plans for Aboriginal persons to support engagement, reduce recidivism, promote meaningful outcomes, and mitigate risk to community.
- Identify and evaluate factors that relate to individual offending behaviour and provide individualised risk assessment advice to senior management and community-based teams on effective case management of Aboriginal persons.
- Develop relationships with Aboriginal organisations and other organisations that support and strengthen the case management of Aboriginal persons.

About you:

Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal Community.





Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal Community and the issues impacting on it.

Demonstrated experience and knowledge of best practice case management frameworks.

Ability to implement theoretical concepts to reduce risk and maximise individual outcomes.

Seeks opportunities for continuous improvement and ways to innovate.

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

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For more details on the position please review the position description attached or contact:

Tessa Day - Manager, Court Practice on or

Aboriginal applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process and are encouraged to contact if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 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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📌 Aboriginal Advanced Case Manager - Reservoir (Melbourne)
🏢 State Of Victoria
📍 Melbourne