• Fixed term, full time opportunity until February 2027 based in Sunshine
• Contribute to community safety by applying practices that reduce reoffending
• Salary range of $97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation

Community Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practices that reduce reoffending and connecting 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 those on parole. 

About the role:

Senior Parole Officers (SPOs) are responsible for delivering quality case management to a complex caseload of the highest priority individuals on parole - those who have committed serious sex offences or serious violent offences - under correctional supervision. SPOs will be required to work autonomously and ensure that the management of individuals on parole under their supervision are case managed in line with the Corrections Victoria Offender Management Framework. 

As a Parole Officer in Sunshine, you portfolio includes the Maribyrnong Community Residential Facility, and prisons within the Brimbank/Melton catchment.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Effectively manage a complex caseload of the highest individuals who are subject to a Parole Order
• Apply sound professional judgement in the ongoing identification and assessment of individual risk, with a paramount consideration for community safety
• Interview, assess, refer and direct prisoners on parole to attend various programs, which may include specialized services, assessment and treatment programs
• Prepare and co-ordinate high quality reports to external and internal stakeholders including complex correspondence and briefings
• Undertake the installation of and maintenance of electronic monitoring equipment as well as conducting home visits

About you:

• Knowledge of best practice case management frameworks and theoretical concepts to reduce risk and maximise individual outcomes 
• Displays confidence and conviction when communicating an opinion and listens when ideas are challenged
• Accept changed priorities without undue discomfort
• Holds self and team accountable towards being inclusive to individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Resolves issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelines
• Sees things from another's point of view to confirm understanding, motivations, needs and wants of stakeholders

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

• Meg Eddy - Principal Practitioner on 0408 491 287 or via email at Meg.Eddey@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.

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.