Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time Salary: $100,894 - $114,476

Grade: CCP4

Occupation: Prison and corrective services

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: DJCS/1568A

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?

- Fixed Term, Full Time until 31/12/2027 opportunity based in Melbourne
- Lead and inspire a high-performing team in a critical frontline service
- Salary of $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation

At Corrections Victoria, our purpose is simple but powerful: to deliver an effectivecorrections system that contributes to a safer community. Community Correctional Services (CCS), part of the Department of Justice and Community Safety, plays a vital role in managing individuals on parole, post-sentence supervision, and court orders. As our client base continues to grow, we are strengthening our services through evidence-based practices—ensuring we focus on the areas that create the greatest impact.

About the role





As the Supervisor, Court Assessment and Prosecutions, you will lead a dedicated team of Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officers supporting the Werribee Magistrates Court and key stakeholders in the sentencing process.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will:

- Guide, mentor and develop a small, high-performing team
- Oversee Court Assessment & Prosecutions Service (CAPS) operations
- Ensure effective workload planning and resource allocation
- Provide expert court advice to staff and stakeholders
- Drive timely, high-quality service delivery and reporting

Your leadership will directly contribute to fair, informed sentencing outcomes and stronger community safety. What you'll bring To succeed in this role, you will have:

- Strong experience in case management frameworks, including needs assessment in a human services setting
- Proven ability to lead, support and develop teams in an operational environment
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- An understanding of court processes and sentencing principles (desirable)

A qualification in social work, human services, criminal justice or criminology—and relevant industry experience—is also desirable. For further information about this role, please review the position description or contact:

Cagla Yilmaz on (phone hidden) or [email protected]

Why work with us?

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we provide every person with the means to achieve their potential through ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable and supportive environment.





We look for people who are prepared to do their very best in line with our values and behaviours. Our values shape and influence how we recruit, train and develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders.

We will also provide you with professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government, salary packaging and much more.

For further information on our benefits please follow the link Why work for Vic (careers.vic.gov.au)

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 reference checks, nationally coordinated criminal history checks (NCCHC), and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

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.

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 setting for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

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Applications close Monday 26 October 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

9 October 2026

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