Manager, Court Practice - Melbourne
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Prison and Corrective Services |
| Classification: | CCP5 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - Northern Metro |
| Reference: | VG/5068MCP |
| Closing Date: | 18-Jan-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $113,022 - $136,747 |
| Job Duration: | Until March 2027 |
| Attachments: | Position Description - CCP5 - 5068 - Manager-Court Practice - Melbourne - FT - DEC 2025.docx (Word, 541KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: | Brianna Martin A/General Manager 0456 674 740 or Brianna.martin@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Fixed Term, Full time role based in Melbourne until March 2027
- Lead with purpose, influence outcomes, and strengthen community safety
- CCP5 Salary $113,022 - $136,747 Plus superannuation
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.
About the role
Step into a pivotal leadership position as Manager Court Practice, where you'll provide direct line management, professional development and supervision to a team of advanced practitioners within the court practice stream promoting community corrections goals and optimising outcomes consistent with local business plans and strategies and CCS and CV business plans.
Your leadership will strengthen transitional case management practices, improving outcomes for complex and high-risk offenders subject to Community Correction Orders. Beyond internal oversight, you'll play a key role in building strong partnerships with local Courts, Police, and community services.
This role also includes participation in the after-hours Duty Director system, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision-making.
We're seeking a dynamic leader with:
- Extensive case management experience with complex and high-risk clients
- Deep knowledge of best practice risk minimisation and therapeutic initiatives
- Proven ability to manage teams and resources for seamless service delivery
- Strong financial acumen to monitor performance, staffing, and resource needs
- Relevant qualifications in social work, human services, or criminal justice (highly desirable)
Take the opportunity to lead with purpose, influence outcomes, and strengthen community safety in a role that values collaboration, expertise, and impact.
For more details regarding this position please contact: Brianna Martin – A/Regional General Manager on 0456 674 740 or Brianna.martin@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 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 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.
