Case Officer - Bendigo

About this role

• Ongoing, full time opportunity based in Bendigo
• Contribute to community safety by applying practices that reduce reoffending
• Salary range of $76,818 - $85,048 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, serious sex offenders on post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole. 

About the role:

Case Officers in the Court Practice stream are responsible for the administration of court orders for individuals assessed as being at low risk of reoffending and may also be required to manage individuals on reparation orders. The Case Officer in this role will receive and action cases from across the region.

This role is required to direct and monitor compliance in line with court order obligations and evidence-based practice. 

Key Responsibilities include:

• Apply order administration activities to service users
• Refer individuals to relevant services and monitor compliance against order requirements
• implement appropriate responses to non-compliance and escalate matters as required to senior staff in a timely manner.
• Produce case notes, reports and other standard documents in line with procedural guidelines. 
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, contribute to team planning, work process improvements and day-to-day administration of local work area. 

About you:

• Demonstrated experience or an awareness of key case management components: assessment, planning, service coordination and brokerage and interventions.
• Gives frank and honest feedback/advice. Listens when ideas are challenged, seeks to understand the nature of criticism and respond constructively
• Pays attention to words, expression and body language; recognises behaviours that promote a culture of inclusion
• Takes action through self, or in consultation with others to resolve problems

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

• Penny Swanson – Manager, Court Practice on 0409 516 270 or via email at Penelope.Swanson@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.