Assessment and Transition Coordinator

Department of Justice; Geelong; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice is seeking an assessment and transition co-ordinator in Geelong, Victoria. You will help people in custody prepare for release and support rehabilitation, accessing services to build a safer future.

Key duties include assessing risks, developing personalised release plans, preparing parole applications, coordinating referrals to essential programs, and working with diverse teams to improve services. A tertiary qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Desirable tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
• Experience in human services or welfare practice.
• Strong communication and ability to work with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks and needs to identify required support.
• Develop personalised release and reintegration plans.
• Prepare parole applications and organise referrals to essential programs.
• Collaborate with diverse teams and service providers.
• Maintain accurate records and track outcomes.

Skills

Risk assessment tools

Strong communication

Diversity engagement

Indigenous awareness

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Job description

• Help people in custody prepare for life beyond prison.
• Support their journey towards positive change and a fresh start.
• Work with a skilled team in a modern prison setting.
• Make a real difference by helping people build a better future.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning$81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As an assessment and transition co-ordinator, you will help people in custody prepare for release. You will support their rehabilitation and help them access services that build a safer future.

You will:

• assess people's risks and needs to identify the support they need
• develop personalised plans for release, rehabilitation and reintegration into the community
• prepare parole applications and organise referrals to essential programs and services
• work with diverse teams and service providers to deliver programs and support people in custody
• maintain accurate records, track program outcomes and help improve services.

About you

A tertiary qualification in a relevant field is highly desirable. Experience in human services, welfare practice or a related field is also highly regarded.

You should also have:

• a sound understanding of the challenges people face when leaving prison
• experience using risk or welfare assessment tools to identify people's needs
• strong communication skills and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• the ability to build trust, manage difficult conversations and support people who may be hard to reach.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Klara Lazar at ***********@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

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.

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.