At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, weￂ﾿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. Weￂ﾿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, weￂ﾿d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that childrenￂ﾿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

Weￂ﾿re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

- Ongoing, Full Time position based in Dandenong
- Support community safety by proactively engaging and providing case management for clients on supervision orders who have committed serious violence and sex offences
- Salary range $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation

About us

Community Correctional Services (CCS)



contributes to the safety of the community by applying practices that reduce reoffending and connecting individuals to programs, services and community. CCS provides management of individuals on court orders, and individuals who have committed serious sex and or serious violent offences who receive post sentence supervision and people on parole.

About the role

Specialist Case Managers (SCMs) are responsible for delivering high quality case management to a caseload of the highest priority individuals sentenced for serious sex and/or responsible violent offences under correctional supervision. SCMs will be responsible for ensuring that the nature of serious client management aligns with best practice initiatives, including managing individuals using strengths-based case management approaches and dynamic risk assessment in line with Victoria's Correctional Practice Framework.

Key responsibilities include:

- Interview, assess, refer and direct individuals on parole to attend various programs
- Prepare and co-ordinate high quality reports to external and internal stakeholders
- Undertake the use of electronic monitoring equipment and conduct home visits

This position is primarily based in Dandenong,



with travel required across Cranbourne and Pakenham as needed to meet operational requirements.

About you

The case management role will necessitate that SCMs demonstrate outstanding client engagement and management skills, including excellent motivational interaction interviewing techniques and production of relevant plans and reports.

In addition, it is expected that the SCM will possess excellent writing skills demonstrated through the ability to prepare Departmental and Ministerial briefings, general external correspondence and reports to key stakeholders. SCMs will also be responsible for the meticulous management of CCS client files.

- Knowledge of best practice case management frameworks and theoretical concepts to reduce risk is particularly advantageous.

For more details regarding this position please contact:

- Tarsha Roest – Principal Practitioner on Show phone number or View email address on jobs.careers.vic.gov.au

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.

📌 Specialist Case Manager - Dandenong (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety
📍 Melbourne