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We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
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.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- Fixed-term opportunity until 14/2/2027 based in Ballarat
- Enhance the quality of case management practices within the Grampian Region
- Salary $116,413 - $140,849 plus superannuation
Community Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practices that reduce reoffending and connecting offenders to programs, services and community. CCS provides management of offenders on court orders, serious sex offenders on post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole.
About the role:
The Manager, Professional Practice drives and develops strategic regional improvements to maximise practice effectiveness and the continued improvement in case management across both the Court Practice and Parole and Post Sentence streams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Enhance the quality and effectiveness of case management through the provision of individual support and professional development for case management staff, supervisors and managers
- Increase the application of evidence-based case management practice.
- Supervise Professional Practice Advisers
- Conduct regular case practice audits on staff and deliver regular practice forums and education sessions to embed best practices across the region.
The Manager, Professional Practice is required to participate in the “on call” after hours Duty Director system.
About you:
- Extensive experience in the case management of complex and/or high-risk individuals.
- Highly developed understanding of and experience in best practice initiatives in relation to risk management and therapeutic work with high risk and complex individuals.
- Ability to create opportunities to improve knowledge of teams in the area of diversity and inclusion and amongst ccs staff.
For more details, please review the position description or contact:
- Rory Ford - Regional General Manager on 0438 795 247 or email [email protected]
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 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.
