Fixed-term, Full Time opportunity until 30/06/2028 based in Dandenong

Salary $116,413 - $140,849 plus superannuation

About the role:

The Manager, Professional Practice drives and develops strategic regional improvements to maximise practice effectiveness and the continued improvement in case management across both the Court Practice and Parole and Post Sentence streams.

Key responsibilities include:

- Enhance the quality and effectiveness of case management through the provision of individual support and career development for case management staff, supervisors and managers
- Increase the application of evidence-based case management practice.Supervise Professional Practice Advisers
- Conduct regular case practice audits on staff and deliver regular practice forums and education sessions to embed best practices across the region.The Manager, Professional Practice is required to participate in the on call after hours Duty Director system.

About you:

Extensive experience in the case management of complex and/or high-risk individuals.Highly developed understanding of and experience in best practice initiatives in relation to risk management and therapeutic work with high risk and complex individuals.Ability to create opportunities to improve knowledge of teams in the area of diversity and inclusion and amongst ccs staff.

For more details, please review the position description or contact: Leala Dowey- Regional General Manager on or

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)

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.

📌 Manager, Professional Practice (Australia)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety
📍 Australia