Parole and Specialist Case Manager - Wangaratta & Wodonga

Fixed-term, full-time opportunity until 19 February 2027 based across both Wangaratta and Wodonga.

About Us

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, and individuals who have committed serious sex and/or serious violent offences who receive post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole.

About the role

Parole and Specialist Case Managers (PSCMs) are responsible for delivering high-quality case management to a caseload of the highest priority individuals who have committed violent and sex offences under correctional supervision. PSCMs will ensure that serious offender management aligns with best practice initiatives, including managing clients using strengths-based case management approaches and dynamic risk assessment in line with the Correctional Practice Framework.

The role requires outstanding service user engagement and management skills, including excellent motivational interviewing techniques and production of relevant plans and reports. The primary location for this role is negotiable between Wangaratta or Wodonga, however travel across both locations is required as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality case management to individuals who have committed violent and sex offences under correctional supervision.
• Apply strengths-based case management approaches and dynamic risk assessment.
• Demonstrate excellent motivational interviewing techniques.
• Produce relevant plans and reports.
• Prepare Departmental and Ministerial briefings, general external correspondence, and reports to key stakeholders.
• Manage CCS service user files meticulously.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in social work, psychology, or a related human services discipline (preferred) or criminal justice, criminology (desirable).
• Knowledge of best practice case management frameworks and theoretical concepts to reduce risk and maximise individual outcomes.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to communicate with a range of individuals and backgrounds and apply sound professional judgement when required.

Benefits

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable, and supportive environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.
• Access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government.
• Salary packaging.

Pay

Salary range $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation.

For more details regarding this position, please contact Olivia Amodio – Principal Practitioner on olivia.amodio@justice.vic.gov.au or 0408 539 836.