Aboriginal Case Manager - Morwell

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria; Victoria; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair salary

Generous leave entitlements

Transparent performance framework

Employee wellbeing support

Comprehensive training throughout your

Secondment and promotion opportunities

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria is seeking an Aboriginal Case Manager in Morwell, VIC. The role focuses on managing court-ordered clients, performing risk assessments, and developing culturally sensitive case plans to reduce reoffending and improve outcomes.

You will work with Aboriginal justice networks, provide interventions, and may advise the Koori Court during sentencing. The role emphasizes community safety and culturally appropriate practices within CCS.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate sensitively with the Victorian Aboriginal Community.
• Ability to engage with local support services and the Koori Court in case management.
• Understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal Community and the issues impacting it.
• Understanding of or experience in effective case management practices including proactively managing risk of complex individuals.
• Understanding of or experience in modelling pro-social behaviours, with the ability to motivate and influence individuals who are being case managed.
• Assertiveness and confidence in dealing with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Manage both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal clients on court orders by conducting risk assessments and preparing case plans.
• Provide interventions and address the underlying causes of offending.
• Offer culturally sensitive support to clients to assist in completing court orders and balancing community safety risks.
• Where needed, provide advice to the Koori Court to assist in sentencing.
• Develop and implement cultural support plans and work with Aboriginal justice networks to strengthen outcomes.

Skills

Engaging with Aboriginal community

Community engagement

Cultural awareness

Risk assessment

Motivation skills

Assertiveness

Job description

Aboriginal Case Manager - Morwell Department of Justice and Community Safety

Morwell, VIC, AU

Position Details

• Ongoing, full-time position based in Morwell
• Salary band $91,971 - $98,955 plus superannuation

Equity Statement

This is a prioritised role for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander peoples, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

About us

Community Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practices that reduce reoffending and connect individuals to programs, services and community. We are committed to the delivery of responsive and culturally appropriate services that meet the objectives of the department's Aboriginal Justice Agreements.

About the role

The Aboriginal Case Manager will be responsible for managing both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal clients on court orders by conducting risk assessments, preparing case plans, providing interventions, and addressing the underlying causes of offending. You will provide culturally sensitive support to clients to successfully complete their court orders, while balancing risks to community safety. You may also be required to provide advice to the Koori Court to assist in the sentencing process. The unique purpose of this role is that it will be responsible for developing and implementing cultural support plans for Aboriginal clients and working with Aboriginal justice networks to identify appropriate support to strengthen case management outcomes for clients.

Qualifications and Experience

• the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal Community
• the ability to effectively engage with local support services and the Koori Court in the case management of individuals
• an understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal Community, both socially and culturally, and the issues impacting on it
• an understanding of, or experience in, effective case management practices including proactively managing risk of complex individuals
• an understanding of, or experience in, modelling pro-social behaviours, with the ability to motivate and influence individuals who are being case managed
• assertiveness and confidence in dealing with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviours

Contact

For further information about this role, please contact: Danielle Sellens – Manager, Court Practice on 0408 351 171 or [e-mail]

Benefits

• A fair salary
• Generous leave entitlements
• Transparent performance framework
• Employee Wellbeing support
• Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career
• Secondment and promotion opportunities

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.