At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
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?
- Help women prepare for a safer and more successful return to the community.
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Use your skills to assess needs and support meaningful change.
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Build trusted working relationships across prison and community services.
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Grow your career with training, support and opportunities to build specialist skills.
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Ongoing, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.
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The position will be required to work ordinary hours within the span of 7am to 7pm.
About us
The Corrections and Justice Services (CJS) group, comprising Corrections Victoria (CV), Justice Health and Justice Services, plays an integral role in developing safer and more resilient communities and in delivering a trusted justice and community safety system.
CV is responsible for the implementation of policies, programs and services that ensure the safe and secure containment of prisoners, and that seek to rehabilitate offenders by addressing the underlying causes of offending behaviour.
As part of the CJS group, the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC) is a 649-bed maximum-security facility for female offenders located within the West Metropolitan Area, Department of Justice and Community Safety.
What you will do
As assessment and transition coordinator, you will help women in custody prepare for life after prison through assessment, planning and support.
You will play an important role in transition planning, risk assessment and connecting women with the right services before release.
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complete prisoner risk and needs assessments and support case management reviews
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coordinate pre-release services and refer eligible women to reintegration programs
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deliver individual and group sessions with service providers and prison staff
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maintain accurate records, data and program schedules to support quality services
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support parole planning and share information with community corrections to improve transition outcomes.
About you
A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline is highly desirable. Skills and experience in human services, welfare practice or related fields are also highly desirable. Experience using evidence-based approaches with people who have complex needs is highly regarded.
You should also have:
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strong knowledge of transition and reintegration needs for women in custody
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experience using risk assessment tools and supporting people with complex needs
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sound judgement, critical thinking and the ability to solve problems
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effective communication skills, flexibility and a commitment to inclusive teamwork.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Stacey Spiteri at
[email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
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 requir ed 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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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.
