Manager, Court Practice - Werribee

About this role

• Fixed Term, full time position until 17 March 2026 based in Werribee
• 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
• Salary: $109,730 - $132,764 plus superannuation

About us

Community Correctional Services (CCS) is a state-wide service providing for the management of offenders on court orders, serious sex offenders on post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole. In this role CCS helps offenders break the cycle of offending, ensures court and parole order conditions are met and, where they are not, prosecutes breaches in court or engages the relevant statutory bodies such as the Adult Parole Board and Post Sentence Authority. CCS plays a vital role in contributing to the safety of the community by:

• Applying case management practice that reduces reoffending,
• Engaging offenders to build responsibility, and
• Connecting offenders to programs, services and community.

About the role

As the Manager Court Practice, you will be responsible for overseeing operations at Werribee community correctional services, including providing direct supervision and oversight of Advanced Practitioners and Supervisors of court assessment and prosecutions services (CAPS). This role will provide support and guidance to highly skilled and experienced case management and CAPS practitioners on mitigating risk through evidence-based practices.

This role will also support case management practitioners to strengthen existing transitional practices to improve outcomes for complex and high-risk offenders who are subject to a Community Correction Order. This role will also contribute to the development of partnerships with local community services, including Courts and local Police.

You will be required to participate in the “on call” after hours Duty Director roster as required.

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 this position, please contact:

• Kylie Garrett – Regional General Manager on 0438 516 518 or kylie.garrett@justice.vic.gov.au

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 look for people who are prepared to do their very best in line with our values and behaviours. Our values shape and influence how we recruit, train and develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders. 

We will also provide you with leadership training, an employee assistance program, access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government, salary packaging and much more.

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.

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.