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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.
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We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- Provide best practice case management advice and support to Community Correctional Services (CCS).
- Fixed term, Full time opportunity until 30/07/2027.
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VPS grade 5 - $116,413 - $140,849 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Case Management Practice Lead to provide a critical role within Parole and Court Practice
About the Business Unit
Community Operations is responsible for the direction, management and operation of Victoria's Community Correctional Services (CCS) across more than 35 locations. It ensures individuals subject to CCS supervision are safely managed in the community and aims to rehabilitate individuals by addressing the underlying causes of offending behaviour.
Parole and Court Practice is responsible for providing central end-to-end oversight of the CCS service system and includes System Integrity (SI), Practice Development and Review Branch, Court Assessment and Prosecutions Services Central Unit, Statewide Community Work and Partnerships and Parole Central Unit.
SI is responsible for providing best practice interventions which aim to reduce the risk of reoffending including quality assurance systems for risk assessment and case management.
About the Role
The Case Management Practice Lead is responsible for providing expert advice to CCS staff regarding best practice case management and will contribute to the integrity, implementation and embedding of continuous practice improvement. The Case Management Practice Lead will be responsible for a portfolio of activities, which may include:
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Providing support and advice to specific CCS regions
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Development and implementation of priority strategic projects
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Internal and external stakeholder management
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Management of contracted services.
Portfolio allocation may change depending on organisational priorities, and travel to regional locations will be required.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Demonstrated expertise in best practice case management and associated practices in a forensic setting.
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Demonstrated understanding and operational knowledge of CCS, and key issues impacting Corrections Victoria or like organisations.
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Sound knowledge of Victorian government administrative processes (desirable).
Qualifications/requirements
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A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline is highly desirable.
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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) 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.
