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Occupation: Prison and corrective servicesLocation: Melbourne - Northern suburbsReference: DJCS/5568_JUL25At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, were looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Were all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, wed love to hear from you.The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that childrens rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.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.For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careersWere proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?Fixed term, full-time position for 12 months based in BroadmeadowsContribute to community safety whilst being supported within an experienced and collaborative teamSalary range $89,292 - $96,073 plus superannuationAbout usCorrections 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, and contributes to the safety of the community by applying practices that reduce reoffending andconnecting clients to programs,servicesand community. CCS provides management of individuals on court orders, people who have committed serious sex offences on post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole.About the roleThe Parole Officer will contribute to an integrated transition process from imprisonment into the community, with an overarching consideration for community safety. This will be done through performing Parole Suitability Assessments for prisoners who have applied for parole, supervising and monitoring complex and high-profile prisoners who have been released on parole by the Adult Parole Board (APB), and applying case management principles to reduce reoffending.This also includes identifying risk escalation behaviours and responding appropriately in consultation with managerial staff, interviewing and assessing prisoners on parole to produce quality reports to the APB, and assessing and referring prisoners on parole to appropriate programs and specialised services.Through this you will ensure that your case management practices align with best practice principles and the Correctional Practice Framework.Our close-knit team is highly collaborative and committed to ongoing support and development. With years of collective industry experience, we will provide mentoring and support so the successful incumbent will benefit from learning and advancement in this specialised field.To be successful in this role, you will have:experience in the application of best practice case management and theoretical concepts to reduce risk and maximise client outcomesexperience in the case management of complex and high-risk clientsknowledge and experience in best practice risk and therapeutic initiativesexcellent verbal and written communication skills including detailed report writing experience.Experience working within a legislative framework is also desirable.For more details regarding this position, please contact:Maria Spaliaras Senior Parole Officer on 0427 864 331 or Maria.spaliaras@justice.vic.gov.auWhy 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 applyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and a brief 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, n ational 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.Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.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.Applications close Monday 11 August 2025 at 11.59pm #J-18808-Ljbffr