Remand Coordinator
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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.
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Prison and Corrective Services |
| Classification: | VPSG3 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - Western Metro |
| Reference: | VG/DJCS2234FEB2026 |
| Closing Date: | 11-Mar-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $79,122 - $96,073 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | 2234 - Remand Coordinator - Feb 2026.pdf (PDF, 246KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Stacey Spiteri - 83578450 stacey.spitiri@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
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Utilise your expertise to provide support and advice to the Corrections and Justice Services (CJS) group
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Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
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VPS Grade 3: $79,122 - $96,073 plus superannuation.
About the business unit
The Corrections and Justice Services (CJS) group, comprising Corrections Victoria (CV), Justice Health and Justice Services, plays an integral role in developing safer and more resilient communities and in delivering a trusted justice and community safety system.
About the role
The Remand Coordinator is responsible for assessing prisoners' transitional needs, referring to pre and post release support programs and services, and assisting in prisoner discharge planning. They also undertake prisoner risk and need assessments. The position will liaise with Community Correctional Services in relation to parole planning, transition to Community Correctional Orders and the facilitation and sharing of inform.ation.
Some of your duties will include:
- Participate in the development, coordination and delivery of prisoner risk assessment and pre-release services within a prison location.
- Undertake prisoner risk assessments and needs assessments and contribute to the Case Management Review process.
- Support the delivery of the CV Reintegration Program at the prison location.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position des.cription.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated understanding of the specific transition and reintegration issues and needs of women in custody.
- Demonstrated ability to administer risk assessment tools with individual prisoners.
- Demonstrated capacity or aptitude to work with clients who are difficult to engage individually and in group work settings.
- Capacity to work collaboratively with all stakeholders in a prison setting.
To be eligible for this position, please apply by 11.59pm March 11th 2026.
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 form.ats.
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 form.....at to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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.
