Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Melbourne VIC
You will help people prepare for release and return to the community.
You will assess needs, plan transitions and connect people with services.
You will work with a skilled team in a secure prison setting.
Your work can help people build safer, more stable lives after prison.
Ongoing, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As Assessment and Transition Co-ordinator, you will support people through their prison journey.
You will assess needs, plan release and coordinate services with others.
You will:
supportthe Corrections Victoria Reintegration Pathway and assess rehabilitation and reintegration needs
developtransition plans and parole applications, with clear plans for release
coordinatepre-release services and work with service providers to support people leaving prison
workwith people and teams to build practical plans for rehabilitation and community return
maintainaccurate records and data to support service planning, parole applications and program delivery.
About you
No mandatory qualification is listed for this role.
A tertiary qualification in a suitable field is highly desirable.
You should have:
knowledgeof the transition and reintegration needs of people leaving prison.
skillsin using risk or welfare assessment tools and making sound referrals.
communicationskills that help you work sensitively with diverse groups,



especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
problem-solvingskills and the ability to work with people who may find support difficult.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email Damien Taylor at ******.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply.Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
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 secure 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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📌 Assessment Transition Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
📍 Melbourne