Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Melbourne VIC

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 of Justice and Community Safety 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?

- Support young people in the community through skilled and thoughtful case management, backed by a strong team
- Make grounded decisions that balance care, clear boundaries and sound judgement.
- Ongoing and fixed term full-time roles earning $74,903 to $91,971 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As youth justice case manager,



you will supervise young people on court orders and help guide them through complex moments in their lives.

While you will work directly with young people at times, much of your impact will come from the assessment, planning and administrative tasks that shape court and care decisions.

You will:

- supervise young people on statutory orders using sound judgement and clear skilled boundaries
- deliver evidence-based case management that focuses on realistic, meaningful progress
- prepare clear and accurate court reports, plans and recommendations
- work closely with families, courts and services to support accountability and rehabilitation
- manage competing priorities in a role where adaptability matters more than perfection.

‘We're working sometimes with the most vulnerable young people in Victoria. A small shift or a small achievement in their life might seem like a small thing, but it's a very big thing in their life.' – Paul, Youth Justice Case Manager.

This work is demanding and emotionally complex. If one task is done, there will always be something new to do. You will see progress in the young people you case manage, but change is often gradual rather than dramatic. However,



watching the accumulation of small shifts that build over time will inspire you to continue your vital work.

You will not be doing this alone. You will work in a team where support is built into the job. Regular supervision and debriefing will help you manage risk, process difficult work and make confident decisions under pressure.

These positions are based in Dandenong, and you will work flexibly across different locations within the South East Metro Region including Ringwood and Frankston to support young people and their families.

Successful applicants will be provided with all necessary training to support performance of the role.

About you

If you can use organisation and communication skills to guide real change in young people, this role is for you.

A relevant qualification in either social work, youth work, psychology, human services, criminology, or criminal justice (desirable). Final year students are encouraged to apply for Case Manager positions.

A current Working with Children Check card is essential and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment. Currency must be maintained for the period of your employment.

A full driver's licence is also required.

You should also have:

- the ability to apply case management principles with young people who have complex needs
- strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing and interacting with stakeholders
- the capacity to stay calm, regulate yourself and keep working after difficult conversations
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📌 Youth Justice Case Manager - South East Metro (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety Vic
📍 Melbourne