• A challenging and rewarding role leading teams managing individuals on Community Corrections orders with complex needs
• Make a real and tangible difference to the lives of court users and increase community safety
• Earn $97,955 - $111,142 per year (plus super) with yearly performance increases

People in the care of the Department of Justice and Community Safety come with a range of complex needs and situations. Our team applies practices focusing on the criminogenic needs of clients who are on Community Corrections Orders.

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple ongoing and fixed term positions within the South East Metro Area. Find out more about our locations here.

You will work with:

• Our staff - providing leadership to Case Managers and Case Officers on how to get the most out of themselves and their clients through best practice.
• Our high risk clients - individuals who have committed serious sex and violent offences, clients who are high risk and have more complex needs requiring a strong technical skillset in case management
• Our program and service providers - representing the Department in a positive manner and advocating for our clients to ensure they are receiving services and interventions that will give them the best chance for rehabilitation in addressing their criminogenic needs.

Some key elements of this role also include:

• This is a practical role and flexible working arrangements are limited; successful candidates will be expected to be primarily on site
• Leading a team of practitioners to assist with enquiries around their clients and best practice case management
• Confidently assessing individuals for their risk and needs and possible intervention methods
• Producing well-written notes and reports which may be submitted and used in court proceedings
• Tertiary education in social work, criminology or a related field is highly regarded

What we're looking for:

This can be a challenging role and you will be offered plenty of training and support, we're looking for people who can demonstrate a high level of flexibility and resilience, leadership, problem-solving skills and stakeholder management expertise will be key to the Advanced Practitioner role. You will challenge and lead behaviour change, share great ideas and help people identify and work with their strengths.

If you are someone who has a passion for building tight-knit teams doing important work for court users and community safety, this is the role for you!

What's in it for you?

We are committed to our people, you will be offered training and support specific to your role, matters related to vicarious trauma and self-care along with frequent supervision and career development opportunities.

Find out more about why you should join us here!

For more information on the position or the recruitment process, please review the position description attached or attend our online information session.

Career information sessions

Make sure you register for our online Recruitment Information session. It's a great opportunity to ask our staff questions about their day-to-day with clients and the career pathways available.

Register here!

If you think this role is for you, please apply now stating your location preference in your application.

Please note, if you are successful in your application in you will undergo a work sample to be used as apart of the selection process prior to progressing to an interview.

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 national police checks and misconduct screening.

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.

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.