• Ongoing opportunity based in the Western Melbourne area

• Influence authoritative decisions based on sound practice expertise and provide expert advice to staff

• Be part of a supportive and tight-knit leadership team

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, serious sex offenders on post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole.

About the role

This Manager, Professional Practice (MPP) role is based in the Western Melbourne region which includes the Melbourne Justice Service Centre, Neighbourhood Justice Service Centre Collingwood and Werribee Justice Service Centre. The successful candidate will be required to work across all locations as needed.

This role drives and develops strategic regional improvements to maximise practice effectiveness and the continued improvement in case management across both Court Practice and Parole and Post Sentence streams. The primary responsibility for the Manager, Professional Practice is to enhance the quality and effectiveness of case management through provisions of individual support and professional development for case management staff, supervisors and managers, thus increasing the application of evidence-based case management practice.

The role also supervises Professional Practice Advisers who provide highly developed case practice advice to case managers, conduct regular case practice audits on staff and deliver regular practice forums and education sessions to embed best practices across the region.

Given the Western Melbourne Professional Practice Stream (PPS) are part of a wider Area PPS model, there will likely be opportunities to collaborate with Brimbank-Melton, North and North-East PPS teams.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Extensive experience in the case management of complex and/or high-risk individuals.
• Highly developed understanding of experience in best practice initiatives in relation to risk management and therapeutic work with high risk and complex individuals.

For more details regarding this position, please contact:

Michelle Seddon - Regional General Manager - CCS North Region on 0400 509 334 or [email protected]

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.

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.

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.