Advanced Case Manager, Drug Court - Ballarat

Fixed Term, Full Time position till 22 November 2027, based at Ballarat Drug Court.

About the role

Drug Court Advanced Case Managers within CCS are responsible for case managing complex individuals with entrenched drug and alcohol dependencies who have been sentenced by the Drug Court division of the Magistrates Court to serve a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Order (DATO) in the community. In this role, Drug Court Advanced Case Managers apply evidence-based practice and other theoretical and therapeutic frameworks to engage drug court participants through an intensive case management approach whilst monitoring compliance with order conditions. This role supports participants to successfully complete their orders, while balancing risks to community safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dynamic evidence-based practice in the case management of complex individuals with drug and alcohol related issues on Drug and Alcohol Treatment Orders (DATOs).
• Motivate and influence participants in the case management process, modelling pro-social behaviours and drawing on participant strengths.
• Develop, manage and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attend Court regularly to advocate for participants and update the multidisciplinary team on participant progress and to prosecute matters for CCS.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of best practice case management frameworks.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with a can-do attitude.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and confidence in dealing with people exhibiting challenging behaviours.
• Hold a non-judgemental approach, treating participants with respect as members of our community.
• Flexible and adaptable with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

A relevant qualification in social work or related human services discipline (preferred) or criminal justice, criminology (desirable) with work experience in a related field (desirable).

Benefits

• A fair salary: CCP4 $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation.
• Generous leave entitlements.
• Transparent performance framework.
• Employee Wellbeing support.
• Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career.
• Secondment and promotion opportunities.

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.

Contact

For further details regarding this position, please contact John Oro – Supervisor, Drug Court and Court Services on JOHN.ORO@justice.vic.gov.au.