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 significant work we do across Victoria.
Want to be part of it?
You will help people in custody prepare for their return to the community.
You will assess risks, support parole applications and coordinate transition services.
You will work with prisoners, prison staff and service providers each day.
You will help people build safer and more positive pathways after prison.
Fixed-Term (until 24/08/2027), Full-Time role earning $
81,496 - $98,955
per year, plus super.




What you will do
As assessment and transition coordinator, you will help people prepare for life after prison.
You will assess risks, support parole applications and coordinate transition services.
You will:
coordinate
risk and needs assessments, parole applications and pre-release services.
support
case management reviews and help track each person's progress.
coordinate
programs, referrals and services that support people before and after release.
work
with prisoners, prison staff and service providers to support transition plans.
maintain
clear records, data and schedules to support programs and parole applications.
About you
You should have experience in, or an understanding of, working in a correctional environment.
You should understand the needs of people moving through prison and back into the community.
You should also have:
understanding
of transition and reintegration issues affecting people in custody.
skills
to use risk assessment tools with individual prisoners.
ability
to work with people who may be hard to work with.
computer skills
using programs such as Excel to manage data.
To learn even more about this role,



please read the position description.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email Patti Dixon at
[email protected]
.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement.
Applications should include a resume and covering letter.
Attachments can be uploaded in .
doc, .
docx, .
pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
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.
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.

📌 Assessment And Transition Coordinator (Western Australia)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety
📍 Western Australia