Case Manager/Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officer - Bendigo

About this role

• Ongoing, full-time position based in Bendigo
• Hybrid position: support community safety through case management and advise the courts on an individual's court order suitability
• Comprehensive training and career development provided 

Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives while contributing to safer communities?

We are seeking a Case Manager/Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officer to take on a dynamic dual role that combines case management with court assessment and prosecutions.

In this position, you will:

• Assess individuals and provide advice to the court on their suitability for court orders.
• Facilitate variations to orders and prosecute non-compliance when necessary.
• Manage a caseload of individuals assessed at medium to high risk of reoffending, applying evidence-based case management practices.
• Engage, motivate and influence people to adopt pro-social behaviours, while ensuring community safety remains a priority.

This is a unique opportunity to apply both your analytical skills and your ability to build positive working relationships with individuals facing complex challenges.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Experience or understanding of effective case management practices, including managing risk with complex individuals.
• Confidence in working with people displaying challenging behaviours, demonstrating assertiveness and resilience.
• Knowledge or understanding of court processes, prosecutions, or related fields.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate change.

A qualification in social work, law, human services, criminal justice, criminology—or relevant experience in court advice, assessments, or prosecutions—is highly regarded.

For more details regarding these positions, please contact Amanda Walters – Manager, Court Practice on 0438 772 766 or at Amanda.Walters@justice.vic.gov.au

About us

Community Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practices that reduce reoffending and connect individuals to programs, services and community. CCS provides management of individuals on court orders, people who have committed serious sex offences on post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole.

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. In addition, we provide:

• A fair salary
• Generous leave entitlements
• Transparent performance framework
• Free Employee Wellbeing support
• Comprehensive training and development throughout your career
• Secondments and promotion opportunities 
• 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 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.

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.