Occupation:
Prison and corrective services
Location:
Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference:
DJCS/ACMSEMR926
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?
Multiple full-time roles based in the South East Metro Area earning $97,429 to $109,593 per year, plus superannuation
Support vulnerable young people in the community through skilled and thoughtful case management, backed by a strong leadership team
Help promote opportunities for accountability and rehabilitation that contributes to the reduction of crime in the community
What you will do
As youth justice advanced case manager, you will supervise and coordinate services for high-risk young people with complex needs on court orders.
The role requires high standards of case management practice, with particular experience in effectively coordinating the delivery of rehabilitative interventions for young people with complex needs at high risk of offending in the community.
The South East Metro Region encompasses offices in Frankston, Dandenong and Ringwood.



This recruitment may be used to fill future ongoing or fixed term vacancies.
You will:
Lead day-to-day
statutory supervision
and
case management
of young people with complex needs
Support clients by
providing holistic support
to increase young people's opportunities of enhanced quality of life and community inclusion
Implement
and
review
client service plans, programs and services
Liaise with agencies such as courts, policy, mental health services and other
internal and external stakeholders
Prepare
clear and accurate
reports, briefs and correspondence and maintenance of prescribed registers
Implement strategies that
address offending behaviour
and encourage young people to comply with statutory orders
About you
You should hold a relevant qualification in social work, youth work, psychology, human services, criminology or criminal justice. Demonstrated case management work experience in a related field is also desirable. You will also need a full driver's licence and maintain a current Working with Children Check.
You should also have:
Strong understanding of
case management and case work principles
, including the application of assessment frameworks and interventions tailored to the needs of young people.
Knowledge and understanding
of the youth justice system, including the principles and philosophy underpinning relevant legislation, polices and guidelines
Sound understanding of
court practices
and procedures.
solid written and verbal
communication skills
for report writing and interacting with stakeholders
To learn even more about what we look for in new youth justice advanced case managers, please read the position description.
What to expect in our application process.




Stage 1: Application screening
– we will carefully review your application documents on a rolling basis. You can expect timely communication from us regarding the status of your application.
Stage 2: Video interview (15 minutes)
– you will be asked to record video response to some questions that will help us understand your background, motivations and initial fit with youth justice.
Stage 3: Assessment centre (90 minutes)
- This will involve a case study and panel behavioural interview.
Stage 4: Application mandatory checks –
Should you progress past the assessment centre, you will be required to provide two referee details and are required to provide a copy of your current Employee Working with Children Check card. You will also be required to compl ete Security Checks which include a National Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and an Australian Entitlement to Work Check via Fit2work.
Stage 5: Offer
- If you have successfully made it here, expect to hear about an offer from Recruitment and the next steps for bringing you on board.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy at .
For further information or enquiries on this recruitment, please contact the Youth Justice Community Recruitment Team at
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.
Applications close Wednesday 16 September
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📌 Youth Justice Advanced Case Manager - South East Metro (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne