Case Manager - Melbourne, Australia - Department of Justice and Community Safety

Department of Justice and Community Safety
Department of Justice and Community Safety
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Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan


Job type:
Full time / 12 Months

Organisation:
Department of Justice and Community Safety


Salary:
$82,101 - $88,336


Occupation:
Prison and Corrective Services


Reference:
DOJ/3697FEB23

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit

We're proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
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Fixed term, full time opportunity for 12 months based in Broadmeadows:


  • Case Management with a focus on rehabilitation to reduce reoffending:
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Salary range $82,101 - $88,336 per annum plus superannuation

About us
CCS plays a vital role in contributing to the safety of the community by:

  • Engaging offenders to build responsibility, and
  • Connecting offenders to programs, services and community.

About the role


This role is required to manage a case load of offenders with a range of order requirements aimed at reducing the risk of reoffending through conducting risk assessments, preparing case plans, providing interventions, and addressing the underlying causes of offending whilst directing and monitoring compliance with court order obligations.


This role is required to utilise case management practices to actively engage offenders and ensure responsive, targeted interventions to assist in reducing their risk of reoffending.

Case Managers must support offenders to successfully complete their court orders, while balancing risks to community safety.


About you
- demonstrated understanding and/or practice of effective case management practices; proactively managing risk with more complex individuals
- demonstrated understanding and/or practice of modelling pro social behaviours and ability to motivate and influence individuals who are being case managed.
- the ability to effectively negotiate and influence complex stakeholders to encourage participation and cooperation
- excellent verbal communication skills with assertiveness and confidence in dealing with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviours.


Contact details
For more details regarding this position, please review the position description or contact
Tanya Zita - Manager, Court Practice on

How to apply

  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply._
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION:_


The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with the department's obligations under the _Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic).

_Therefore, there is a requirement that all DJCS employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes.


At interview stage and prior to commencement of employment with the department, you will need to provide evidence that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 with three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.


Upon commencement of employment with the department you will be required to provide evidence that you have an up-to-date vaccination status within the timelines specified by the department into the DJCS Service Portal.

This includes evidence of three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine required by the department (from time to time).


Acceptable evidence includes:

  • COVID19 digital certificate with three doses registered (available via your myGov account)
  • Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account)
Other documentation outside the above will not be accepted as evidence of having received your COVID-19 vaccine doses.

  • FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:_
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