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Be among the first applicants. Get AI-powered advice on this job and exclusive features. About This Role The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Team Leader to provide a critical role within Offender Services, Corella Place and Emu Creek. The Team Leader will facilitate operational objectives by leading the Specialist Case Workers (SCWs) and the Activities Coordinator, both independently and in a team context, in a dynamic operational environment. Corella Place is a Transitional Accommodation Facility located near Ararat in south-west Victoria. It is staffed 24/7 to enhance community protection by providing accommodation for sex offenders when suitable housing elsewhere is not available. The supervision of Corella Place residents is done in accordance with the Offender Management Framework. The Post Sentence Branch, within the Community Operations Offender Services Division of Corrections Victoria, provides central oversight and governance of the post sentence scheme and offenders subject to post sentence orders. The Serious Offenders Act provides the legal framework for a residential treatment facility where a court may order supervised offenders to reside. Responsibilities Coordinate the day to day operational aspects of Corella Place (two sites). Perform the duties of Officer in Charge in the absence of the Operations Managers. Responsible for the performance management of a team, including professional development, maintenance of professional standards and best practice service delivery. Administer the Electronic Monitoring System and supervise high risk, high profile, and high need offenders in line with policy and risk management requirements. Facilitate residents'' engagement in recreational, cultural, vocational and educational activities to improve wellbeing and living skills. About You To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience working within a legislative framework and an ability to apply policies and procedures. Qualifications/Requirements Applicants with a qualification and/or relevant experience. A current Victorian Drivers Licence is required. 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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening. 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. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria by 2x. Get notified about new Team Lead jobs in Ararat, Victoria, Australia. #J-18808-Ljbffr