• Ongoing, full time role based in Horsham
• Lead a team overseeing operational functions and best practice of Community Corrections
• Salary band of $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation

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:

The Grampians Region is unique, requiring a flexible approach that integrates the responsibilities of Court Assessment and Prosecutions, Court Case Management and Parole and Post sentence streams. Given the vast geographical area that the Horsham Justice Service Centre covers, the role must be adaptable to meet the evolving needs of these areas as well as staff working across these practice streams.

The role involves consulting on risk escalation, incident management, and quality assurance and reports to the Regional General Managers. Collaboration with various stakeholders, such as the Adult Parole Board, police, courts, and other correctional units, is key.

The role also requires participation in an after-hours “on-call” Duty Director system and regular travel across the Grampians region.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide direct line management and supervision of a team of staff, including case consultation, coaching and professional development
• The role involves monitoring parole and post-sentence management, providing practice-based leadership, making authoritative decisions based on risk assessment
• Represent the department on various government and community committees, leading and facilitating meetings
• Report on regional trends and actively participate in the management team, supporting Regional General Manager and Director
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to design and identify service improvements

About you:

• Extensive experience in the case management of complex and/or high-risk individuals and best practice initiatives in relation to risk management and therapeutic work with high risk and complex individuals.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working within a legislative framework.
• Demonstrated experience in managing operational teams and resource allocation to meet service delivery priorities.
• Keeps self and others calm when under pressure; is decisive and charts course of actions enabling teams to resolve a challenging situation.
• Coaches others and engages key stakeholders in strategic planning process. Thinks at the whole of system level and undertakes internal and external scanning, considering wide-ranging possibilities in developing a vision for the future

For more details on the position please review the position description attached or contact:

Karen Holmes – Regional General Manager via email at Karen.A.Holmes@justice.vic.gov.au

Why work with us?

• A fair salary
• Generous leave entitlements
• Transparent performance framework
• Employee Wellbeing support
• Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career
• Secondments and promotions
• 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 on this advertisement. Applications only require a resume. 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.