Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday 24 August 2025.

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Period of Appointment

Fixed Term - 12 months (2 x positions available)

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.

Duties

• Manage the performance of staff in the team through the provision of leadership, professional development and training.
• Prioritise and allocate tasks associated with managing offenders on a daily basis and assist staff to maintain an appropriate workload.
• Provide mentoring and guidance on case management including the facilitation of case conferencing as required.
• Ensure the application of the Community Corrections’ quality assurance and risk management frameworks, and practice standards.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with relevant stakeholders and represent Community Corrections at a variety of local forums and committees.
• Negotiate, manage and evaluate contracts and community service project sites to ensure they remain appropriate, suitable and safe over time.
• Collate and maintain delivery and outcome data for the purposes of statistical reporting and evaluation.
• Contribute to Community Corrections projects, practice and policy development.
• Actively participate in the Community Corrections Leadership Team.

Desirable Requirements

• A relevant tertiary or industry qualification.
• A current driver’s license.

Pre-employment Checks

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations, malicious damage and destruction to property, serious traffic offences, crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power.
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Statement of Duties (356544 356981) Unit Manager Aug 2025.docx

Statement of Duties (356544 356981) Unit Manager Aug 2025.pdf

Information for applicants (Community Corrections).docx

Information for applicants (Community Corrections).pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6166 1435.

For more information

Andrea Short
Unit Manager
[email protected]
Phone: (03) 6777 2895

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

People Strategy Team
(03) 6165 7603