Location: Various Job type: Other Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety Salary: $84,166 - $90,558 Occupation: Prison and Corrective Services Reference: DOJ/CCSCSEMGR Job posted: 01/03/2023 Closes: 31/12/2024 Occupation: Prison and Corrective Services Classification: CCP3 Job duration: Not provided Contact: CCS Recruitment Team | [email protected] Reference: DOJ/CCSCSEMGR Occupation: Prison and Corrective Services Salary Range: $84,166 - $90,558 Work location: Various At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we are 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. We’re 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, we’d love to hear from you.The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s 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/careersWe are proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?Now recruiting new case managers, as well as advanced, specialist, youth justice and Aboriginal case managers.Work in a team dedicated to helping people make positive changes to their lives.Enjoy generous leave entitlements, including parental, study and cultural leave.Earn $83,333 - $103,725 per year (plus super) in a Victorian Public Service role full of future opportunities. About Community Correctional Services and Youth Justice CommunityCommunity Correctional Services (CCS) is a state-wide service that manages offenders on court orders, serious sex offenders on post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole.Evidence suggests that, when a person's risk profile allows it, community-based rehabilitation is more effective at addressing offending behaviour than time in custody.CCS staff are based out of justice service centres across Victoria, and are dedicated, compassionate and supportive role models to the people they work with.If an offender is young and doesn't pose a clear threat to the safety of Victorians, it is preferable to help them complete their sentences while living in the community. And that's where our Youth Justice Community team comes in.Our team of case managers take charge of the supervision and coordination of services for young people subject to statutory court orders. They're great listeners, and they're even better planners and negotiators.Why we love this workIf you join our CCS and Youth Justice teams, you will work closely with a diverse array of offenders. These are people who have made unfortunate decisions in challenging situations. Often, their actions have been incited by traumatic life experiences.In your work, you will hear another person's story. You will come to understand their world view. And you will hold them accountable for their decisions. You will be part of giving offenders a second chance to make a more positive contribution to the community.Your job won't always be easy, but with a strong work ethic and a belief in what you're doing, you will be able to take pride in your work and will know what it's like to make a genuine difference in someone else's life.The way progress is measured will differ with each person you work with. However, some examples of moments when staff report feeling like they've made an impact include when an offender:successfully completes their parolehandles a stressful event without reacting with angerfinds employment thanks to skills developed or facilitated through community corrections.Read about how you will be supported in your role with CCSWhat a case manager doesAs a case manager, you will help a caseload of offenders meet their court and parole conditions. You will also help connect them to community programs and services.Your objective is to reduce the risk of your caseload reoffending. There are a range of ways you will do this, including:conducting risk assessmentspreparing case plansproviding interventionsattempting to address the underlying causes of offending.Learn more about what a case manager doesIn addition to case managers, we are also recruiting:Aboriginal case managers and Aboriginal advanced case managers to work with a caseload focused on Aboriginal offenders.Advanced case managers who are responsible for applying evidence-based case management practices to offenders with complex needs and those who have committed serious offences.Specialist case managers to work primarily with sex and violent offenders.Youth Justice Community case managers and advanced care managers to work primarily with young offenders.What's in it for you ✔ A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options. Case managers report high satisfaction in their wages.✔ Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate and sick leave.✔ Transparent performance framework – approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.✔ Employee Wellbeing support – you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.✔ Secondments and promotions – becoming a member of the Victorian Public Service opens up a world of career opportunities, including the first priority to apply for many secondments and new roles in other business units and departments.What we're looking for in new case managersAt CCS, we regularly give new opportunities to promising candidates moving from other workplaces and similar industries, and we also support current staff to advance their careers.When appointing new case managers, we evaluate how your professional experience and personal qualities set you up to thrive in the job.We look for:a demonstrated understanding and/or practice of effective case management practicesexcellent verbal communication skills and confidence in dealing with people exhibiting challenging behavioursa proven ability to model pro-social behaviours to a caseload of individualsempathy, patience and resilience.If you've read this far and feel like you would be an effective community corrections or youth justice case manager, please apply now stating your preference in your application.Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is continually working towards increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) workforce. The Aboriginal Employment Team aims to attract, recruit and retain Aboriginal staff in a number of roles, including prison officers, community corrections officers and field officers. This support includes a culturally appropriate attraction and recruitment process. To learn more, click here or email [email protected] department is no longer required to review or collect candidates COVID-19 vaccination information as part of the recruitment process. The department is continuously committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic).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.

Police Custody Officer - All Locations (VPSG2)

Victoria Police, Various

Location: Various Job type: Full time / Full Time, Ongoing Organisation: Victoria Police Salary: $56,834 - $72,985 Occupation: Emergency Management Reference: VICPOL/1767604A Job posted: 18/12/2023 Closes: 01/01/2060 Occupation: Emergency Management Classification: VPSG2 Job duration: Full Time, Ongoing Contact: PCO Employment Team | [email protected] or (03) 8335 6204 Reference: VICPOL/1767604A Occupation: Emergency Management Salary Range: $56,834 - $72,985 Work location: Various Police Custody Officer – Positions available at 22 locations across VictoriaDo you have strong communication skills?Do you like working with people and in a team environment?If you answered yes, we are looking for people with these attributes like you to join Victoria Police as a Police Custody Officer (PCO).PCOs are valued members of the local police team and play a crucial role in delivering Victoria Police's Mission; to keep everyone safe.Being a PCO is a role that helps make a difference in your community, something that you can be proud of.What do PCOs do?PCOs priority is to ensure the health, wellbeing, safety and supervision of persons in custody, staff and visitors within the custody environment at a Police Station, by:monitoring persons in custodyworking with your team to conduct risk assessments conducting searches of Person in Custody and facilities. You will liaise with various stakeholders such as nurses, solicitors and persons in custody family to ensure persons in custody needs are meet, including:Medical, medication and dietary requirementstransportcourt or video link attendance. You will work closely with Sworn Police Officers to assist with processing arrested persons, by:receiving new persons into custody and conducting welfare assessmentssearching, photographing and completing fingerprints of personsbriefing Sworn Police Officers on any information regarding a person in custody. You will perform all duties in accordance with established legislation, policies and procedures, including:preparing routine correspondenceupdating attendance registers and computer systemscreation of reportsother administrative tasks as needed. You may supervise persons in custody of the court and hospital guard. What skills and attributes do PCOs need? There is no one skill or attribute Victoria Police are looking for, rather a range of skills that make a suitable applicant:Strong communication skills – both written and verbalA healthy level of fitnessHonesty and integrityGood character and reputationLeadership skillsResilienceCommunity minded What's in it for me?Competitive salary $55,059 - $72,985, plus 11% superannuation, plus generous shift allowances and penalty rates Four - five weeks leave per annum plus time off in lieu for public holidays16 weeks maternity leave, four weeks paternity leaveDefence force and study leave15 personal leave daysLearning and professional development and career progression opportunitiesJob security and stabilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP). Working at Victoria Police you can expect to work for an organisation with strong values, a supportive team culture and a leadership team that wants you to succeed.RosterPCOs must be available to be rostered on rotating shifts to perform day, afternoon and night shifts. Shifts last for 8.06 hours and include a half hour meal break. The start and finish times may vary depending on the location. Roster requests can be made and will be considered within team and organisational requirements.LocationsWork close to home by selecting one of the following 22 locations:- Bairnsdale - Ballarat - Bendigo- Broadmeadows- Dandenong- Frankston- Geelong- Heidelberg- Horsham- Melbourne West- Mildura- Mill Park- Moorabbin- Morwell- Ringwood- Sale- Shepparton- Sunshine- Swan Hill- Wangaratta- Warrnambool- Wodonga NOTE: You will be required to attend an assessment day which includes fitness testing and the entrance exam. More information regarding the timelines and assessment day dates will be provided after your application is received and eligibility checks are completed. To ensure you are adequately prepared to pass each component, please visit the website to download the PCO Assessment Booklet at www.police.vic.gov.au/pco-recruitment-process and download the POLICE FIT app POLICE FIT app | Free police fitness training tool and start your training.For more information, head to www.police.vic.gov.au/pco or please contact [email protected] and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact the PCO Employment Team via email [email protected] or on (03) 8335 6204.Victoria Police is a large organisation employing Police Officers, Public Servants and Protective Services Officers. Victoria Police provides support to the community 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. At Victoria Police our goal is for our workforce to reflect the diverse community that we serve. We continually seek to attract and retain a workforce that includes people of every gender, age, culture, religion, disability and sexual orientation.