- Full time, ongoing position based in Morwell
- Promote rehabilitation through meaningful community work in the Gippsland region
- Be part of a highly motivated and supportive team who take pride in their work
Make a difference in your community. Support positive change. Help people succeed.
Community Correctional Services (CCS) plays a vital role in keeping Victorian communities safe. We do this by supporting people on court orders, post-sentence supervision, and parole to access programs, services and community connections that reduce reoffending and create better futures.
A key part of this work is ensuring individuals on Community Corrections Orders (CCOs) complete meaningful unpaid community work. The Community Work and Partnerships team develops and maintains partnerships with a wide range of government and non-government organisations so individuals can contribute to their community while completing their court-ordered hours.
About the role
As a Community Work Officer, you'll help people successfully complete their community work hours by connecting them to safe, appropriate and impactful community work opportunities. In this role, you will:
- Match individuals to suitable community work placements
- Monitor attendance, compliance and progress
- Build strong relationships with Community Work Supervisors, partner organisations and other stakeholders
- Complete reports, documentation and on-site risk assessments
- Support the ongoing development of community work partnerships across the region
This role offers variety, autonomy and the chance to work closely with both community organisations and individuals striving to make positive change.
The role is based primarily in Morwell, with occasional travel to other locations across the Gippsland region.
About you
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to service excellence
- Sound decision-making skills and the ability to manage your workload independently
- Flexibility, adaptability and a positive approach to change
- Solid computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, electronic record-keeping and internal databases
- Experience in community services, not-for-profit organisations or community development is highly desirable.
For further information about this position, please refer to the attached position description or contact:
- Joanne Carte - Manager, Community Work and Partnerships via [email protected] or 0407 225 702.
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
- Click here to read more about our benefits
- Read about how you will be supported in your role with CCS
How to apply
Please click the Apply button at the bottom of 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 national police checks and misconduct screening. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, please reach out to the contact person listed on this ad.
Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Workforce Unit throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact [email protected] if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process. Please visit https://www.justice.vic.gov.au/careers/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-island-employment for further 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.
