Manager Court Practice - Mildura and Swan Hill

About this role

•  Full time, ongoing position working across Mildura and Swan Hill
• Contribute to the delivery of a corrections system that keeps our communities safe
• Have direct oversight of court order management, court services teams and community partnerships

About us

Community Correctional Services (CCS) is a state-wide service that manages individuals on court orders, people who have committed serious sex offences on post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole.

Evidence suggests that people who re-integrate into the community following a period of imprisonment require transitional support in order to reduce their risk of reoffending.

About the role

Community Corrections are currently recruiting a full time Manager, Court Practice (MCP) on an ongoing basis to work across the Mildura and Swan Hill locations. The MCP will oversee operations at both locations, provide direct line management of the court order management and court services teams and play a key role in developing community partnerships with the courts and local police.

The successful candidate will be required to travel and work across both offices as required.

Managers will be required to participate in the “on call” after hours Duty Director system as rostered.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• extensive case management experience with complex and high risk clients as well as expertise in best practice risk minimisation and therapeutic initiatives
• experience in managing teams and resources ensuring smooth delivery of services
• teamwork and leadership skills with the ability to manage a diverse group of staff with varied experience
• a strong operational lens with the ability to monitor financial performance, resource and staffing requirements.

A relevant qualification in social work, human services or criminal justice discipline, with work experience in a similar field is also desirable.

For more details regarding these positions, please contact Penelope Swanson – A/Regional General Manager on 0409 516 270.

Why work with us?

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we provide every person with the means to achieve their potential through ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable and supportive environment.

We will also provide:

• 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 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, national police checks 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.

FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:

For all VPS employees, due to the new JSE policy, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position.

For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

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.