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, explicit 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 professional 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