• Fixed term, full time opportunity until 30 June 2026 based in Geelong
• Contribute to community safety by applying practices that reduce reoffending
• Salary range of $95,102 - $107,905 plus superannuation

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, people who have committed serious sex offences on post sentence supervision and those on parole.

About the role:

Geelong CCS is recruiting a fixed-term Senior Parole Officer responsible for delivering quality case management services to a complex caseload of high-priority sex and violent offenders on parole.

Key Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Deliver advanced quality case management services to high-priority sex and violent offenders on parole.
• Compliance Monitoring: Ensure compliance with parole conditions.
• Report Preparation: Prepare detailed reports for stakeholders, including the Adult Parole Board.

The role of a Senior Parole Officer involves managing high-risk offenders, ensuring compliance with parole conditions, and preparing reports for stakeholders like the Adult Parole Board.

About you:

• Knowledge of best practice case management frameworks and theoretical concepts to reduce risk and maximise individual outcomes
• Displays confidence and conviction when communicating an opinion and listens when ideas are challenged
• Accept changed priorities without undue discomfort
• Holds self and team accountable towards being inclusive to individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Resolves issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelines
• Sees things from another's point of view to confirm understanding, motivations, needs and wants of stakeholders

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)

For more details regarding this position please contact:

• Ian Radcliffe - Principal Practitioner on 0438 566 871 or email [email protected]

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.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button at the bottom of this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks 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 environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.