Supervisor, Community Work and Partnerships

About this role

• Ongoing, full time position based in Victoria's West Area
• Promote rehabilitation through meaningful community work
• Join a supportive and tight-knit team 

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. 

Community Work and Partnerships is one of four service delivery streams within CCS. We are responsible for the development of mutually beneficial partnerships with government agencies and non-government organisations so that individuals can undertake unpaid work as part of their community-based sentence imposed by the Courts of Victoria. 

About your new role:

As the Supervisor, you will lead a team of Community Work Officers, Community Work Development Officers, Leading Field Officers and Field Officers. You will also work closely with the community to establish partnerships that promote opportunities for individuals to participate in meaningful work that promotes rehabilitation and enhances community safety. 

While the primary work location could be either in Geelong, Ballarat, Horsham, or Warrnambool, it is expected the successful candidate will be able to travel to all 4 locations in the West Area (Geelong, Warrnambool, Ballarat and Horsham) as required.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Exceptional operational leadership ability;
• The ability to mentor, coach and develop your team;
• experience in effectively marketing and developing community partnership strategies;
• a strong focus on operational service delivery;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This is your opportunity to make your mark in CCS and the broader communities of the region by demonstrating your leadership skills and ability to develop valued community partnerships.

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 professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government, salary packaging and much more.

For more details regarding this position, please review the position description or contact 

Catherine Wee – Manager, Community Work and Partnerships on 0447 058 676.

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 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.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.