• Two ongoing, full-time opportunities based in the North or West Metro Regions
• Make a positive impact on the safety of the community
• Attractive salary: $79,122 - $87,599 plus superannuation

Do you:

• have strong leadership skills and have confidence in collaborating with a diverse range of people?
• have OH&S experience and skills?
• want a rewarding role that gives you the opportunity to mentor others and be a positive role model?

If so, read on!

Who are we?

Community Work and Partnerships is one of four service delivery streams within Community Correctional Services (CCS) of the Department of Justice and Community Safety.  We are responsible for the development of mutually beneficial partnerships with government agencies and non-government organisations so that participants can undertake unpaid work as part of their community-based sentence imposed by the Courts of Victoria. Community work serves as a valuable way for participants to pay back the community while also reconnecting and reintegrating into the community. We ensure participants make genuine efforts to undergo rehabilitation, and we keep low risk individuals out of prison and help them contribute to the community.

What does a Leading Field Officer do?

The Leading Field Officer carries out the duties and functions of a field officer including the supervision of individuals completing community work tasks. The Leading Field Officer is required to coach new Field Officers and induct them to the role. Co-supervision of field officers in conjunction with a supervisor may be required.  

Other responsibilities of this role include:

• facilitating the Community Work Induction Program for clients (required)
• performing site inspections to assess hazards or assisting a Field Officer
• providing informed workplace health and safety advice, guidance and instruction
• maintaining a tools and equipment register and ensuring repairs
• producing monthly stock reports and other written reports relevant to the work undertaken.  

We are recruiting for two positions – one primarily based in Derrimut (West) and one primarily based in Coolaroo (North). If at Coolaroo, this will only be a temporary, whilst a new permanent location is arranged for the Community Work team in the North Metro region. Regardless of primary location, travel across the North West Metro Region is required. These positions operate Monday to Friday.

To be a successful Leading Field Officer, you will:

• possess exceptional leadership, conflict management, problem solving and interpersonal skills with a focus on service excellence and developing others.  You will also be able to demonstrate empathy and cultural awareness.
• be able to effectively communicate with various external stakeholders including community work partners, property owners and the general public while supervising community work. 
• have relevant community work or experience with a range of equipment used on community work sites.
• Have the ability to quickly build rapport in order to understand the motivations of others, identify issues and suggest courses of action appropriate to their needs.

Qualifications:

• A full and current driver licence is essential
• An accredited qualification in Workplace Health and Safety is highly desirable
• An accredited qualification in training and assessment, such as TAE, or competency units in workplace instruction, is desirable
• A current Certificate II in First Aid (provided in training if not already obtained)

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.

For more details regarding this position, please review the position description or contact Irena Peraica – Manager, Community Work and Partnerships on 0438 753 781.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button at the bottom of this advertisement. Applications should include a resume uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. 

The assessment process will entail the following:

• Answering several questions in the application form upon submitting your resume
• An interview
• Reference checks
• Pre-employment security checks
• Health Assessment (medical history review and physical fitness test)

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