- Multiple full time, fixed term vacancies until 30 June 2028
- Brand new roles aimed at supporting young people complete community service activities
- Salary band of $77,150 - $94,730 plus superannuation
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (Youth Justice) is responsible for the statutory supervision of young people in the criminal justice system in Victoria focusing on prevention, diversion, and early intervention as the most effective and fiscally responsible ways of reducing youth crime. Youth Justice is committed to the demonstration of the departmental values at all times; Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human rights.
About the role:
The Case Officer plays an important role by supporting young people on statutory orders to attend community service, build new skills and develop prosocial relationships that enhance community connections and employment opportunities. It also includes responding to mental health and family violence risk factors by conducting screens and assessments and promoting compliance with the order.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support day-to-day statutory supervision and case management of young people with complex needs
- Instruct young people completing community service tasks and implement strategies that address offending behaviour
- Model appropriate behaviours and attitudes to assist young people to develop skills and promote opportunities for vocational and employment pathways
- Undertake site inspections and manual handling assessments, complete reports on first aid, OHS and other incidents to ensure service environments are safe
- Build relationships with community groups and identify opportunities for community service placements.
This role involves providing transport for young people to attend and participate in community service. As such a full driver's licence and employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) are mandatory for this role.
This process will be recruiting to roles in Loddon Mallee, Grampians, Barwon South West, West Metro, North Metro, South Metro, East Metro, Gippsland and Hume regions.
The successful applicant will be expected to undertake travel within their appointed region as required.
Information sessions for these roles will be held on Tuesday 8th September and Thursday 17th September. Click on the links below to register:
Tuesday 8th September at 4pm:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9f8b707d-439f-4f64-9dae-d9a2bd0b41e5@722ea0be-3e1c-4b11-ad6f-9401d6856e24?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog
Thursday 17th September at 4pm:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/13fcb699-70e2-41e2-b4d7-4be07f39372a@722ea0be-3e1c-4b11-ad6f-9401d6856e24?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog
About You:
- Case management experience in a related field and an ability to tailor your work with young people based on their age, gender, cultural background and other individual needs
- An understanding of Victoria's Youth Justice System, particularly the principals and underpinning relevant legislation.
- Good interpersonal skills, ability to problem solve complex issues and strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage complex behaviours and build rapport with a trauma-informed practice
- A relevant qualification in either social work, youth work, psychology, human services, criminology, or criminal justice is desirable. Final year students are encouraged to apply for Case Officer positions.
For more details on the position please review the position description attached or contact:
Why work with us?
- A fair salary
- Generous leave entitlements
- Transparent performance framework
- Employee Wellbeing support
- Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career
- Secondments and promotions
For further information on our benefits please follow the link Why work for Vic (careers.vic.gov.au)
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications only require a resume. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Please be sure to select your preferred location in your application.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, nationally coordinated criminal history checks (NCCHC), 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.
