Supervisor Court Case Management - Shepparton

About this role

• Play a critical role in helping support community safety by breaking the cycle of reoffending
• Lead, manage and develop a team of case managers in best practice case management
• Ongoing, full time opportunity available, based in Shepparton

About us

Corrections Victoria's purpose is to deliver an effective corrections system for a safe community. Community Correctional Services (CCS), is overseen by Corrections Victoria, a division of the Department of Justice and Community Safety. CCS is responsible for the management and supervision of prisoners on parole, clients under post sentence supervision and court orders.

CCS is currently experiencing rapid growth in the offender population. In response to this, Corrections Victoria will embed evidence-based practice across all areas of our work and target responses to the areas that will allow the greatest impacts to be made. This approach will contribute to a safer community and strengthen CCS for the future.

About the role

Based in Shepparton, you will be responsible for leading and developing a team of case officers, case managers, advanced case managers and court assessment and prosecutions officers. By enhancing your team's capacity, you will focus on the importance of client engagement and rehabilitation to ensure you deliver best practice case management services. Building strong relationships with the courts and other stakeholders based on superior service, is key to the success of this role.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• experience and knowledge of best practice case management frameworks, including the provision of needs assessment in a human services context
• an understanding and capability in leading and developing a team responsible for operational service delivery
• an ability to implement theoretical concepts to reduce risk and maximise individual outcomes.

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

For more details regarding these positions, please contact:

Craig Kelly - Manager, Court Practice 0428 268 194

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.

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.

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

Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 27 January 2021

During the COVID19 crisis all our assessment processes will be facilitated remotely using various online tools. The Recruitment Services Team will work with you to find the most convenient method to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our candidates and staff members.  No face to face contact is required and induction training will also be completed online for those who are successful in securing a position with us.