Case Manager/Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officer - Loddon Mallee

About this role

• 3 x positions based in Mildura or Swan Hill
• Hybrid role combining case management and court advisory/prosecution work
• Comprehensive training and long-term career development

About Community Correctional Services (CCS)

Community Correctional Services (CCS), part of the Department of Justice and Community Safety, plays a critical role in reducing reoffending and protecting the community. We manage individuals on court orders, people subject to post-sentence supervision for serious sexual offences, and individuals on parole. Our work connects people to targeted programs, services and supports that address risk and promote positive change.

About the Role

CCS Loddon Mallee Region is currently recruiting for three positions, based in Mildura and Swan Hill:

• 1 x Full-Time, Ongoing – Swan Hill
• 1 x Full-Time, Ongoing – Mildura
• 1 x Full-Time, Fixed-Term (to May 2027) – Mildura

This is a dynamic dual-role position combining:

• Court assessment and prosecution responsibilities, and
• Evidence-based case management of medium to high-risk individuals

You will:

• Conduct court assessments to determine suitability for court orders
• Facilitate variations and cancellations of orders
• Prosecute breaches of community correction orders
• Provide high-quality, evidence-based advice to the judiciary
• Manage a caseload of individuals assessed as medium or high risk of reoffending
• Apply structured risk assessment and intervention strategies
• Engage and motivate individuals to complete their orders successfully
• Balance rehabilitation outcomes with community safety considerations

This role suits professionals who are confident in court environments, skilled in managing complexity, and motivated by meaningful community impact.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Experience or sound understanding of effective case management practice, including working with complex individuals and managing risk
• The ability to model pro-social behaviour and positively influence others
• Experience or understanding of court processes, prosecutions, or related fields
• Confidence and professionalism when working with challenging behaviours
• Strong communication skills and sound professional judgement

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

For more details regarding these positions, please contact: Greta Miller – Manager, Court Practice (Swan Hill) on 0438 787 312 or Glen Bellini – Manager, Court Practice (Mildura) on 0428 947 649.

Why Work With Us?

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, you'll be supported to build a meaningful career in a values-driven environment.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and generous leave entitlements
• Structured training from commencement and throughout your career
• Clear performance and development pathways
• Opportunities for secondments and promotion
• Employee wellbeing support programs
• A diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace
• 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.