Principal Practitioner - Werribee
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Prison and Corrective Services |
| Classification: | CCP5 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - Western Metro |
| Reference: | VG/6659PP |
| Closing Date: | 18-Jan-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $113,022 - $136,747 |
| Job Duration: | Ongoing, Full Time |
| Attachments: | Position Description - (CCP5) - 6659 - Principal Practitioner - Werribee - Ongoing, FT - December 2025.docx (Word, 541KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: | Brianna Martin A/General Manager 0456 674 740 or brianna.martin@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity based in Werribee
- Provide expert advice and consult on management strategies of high priority individuals under post sentence supervision
- Lead a team that values collaboration, integrity, and impact.
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.
About the role
Step into a pivotal leadership position as Principal Practitioner. You'll oversee staff and case management practices across a service stream of prisoners on parole — including individuals with violent and sexual offence histories — and those under post-sentence supervision.
Reporting directly to the CCS Regional General Manager, you'll be the trusted advisor on risk escalation, incident management, and quality assurance. Collaboration is key: you'll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure best practice outcomes.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven expertise in managing complex and high-risk individuals
- Strong background in best practice risk management and therapeutic interventions with high risk and complex individuals
- Deep knowledge and experience working within a legislative framework
- Exceptional written communication skills for high-profile reports and briefings
- well-developed leadership capabilities including providing effective staff supervision, training and mentoring.
For more details regarding this position, please contact: Brianna Martin – A/Regional General Manager on 0456 674 740 or at 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 national police checks 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.
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.
