Drug Court Operations Manager, Shepparton Magistrates' Court

Magistrates Court; Shepparton; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional court organization in Shepparton is seeking a Drug Court Operations Manager to oversee operations and manage a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience in social work or welfare, and a strong ability to collaborate with various stakeholders. This role emphasizes high-quality program delivery and the well-being of participants.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in management/leadership role.
• Extensive experience in welfare or social work.
• Desire to manage and lead diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage operations of the Drug Court.
• Support a multidisciplinary team in high-performance delivery.
• Engage stakeholders from governmental and local services.

Skills

Leadership

Social work experience

Management of health staff

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in health or social work

Job description

Role

Reporting to the General Manager of the Magistrates Court of Victoria (MCV) Drug Court, the Drug Court Operations Manager is responsible for the implementation and ongoing operational management of the MCV Drug Court Shepparton. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the MCV Drug Court Shepparton, the Operations Manager provides leadership, support and supervision to a diverse multidisciplinary team promoting high performance and ongoing professional development. The MCV Drug Court model embraces a unique collaboration between a range of stakeholders to deliver a high-quality program underpinned by research and emerging trends within the allied health sector.

Through this undertaking, the role must maintain and grow collaborative relationships with a range of external stakeholders within government and non-governmental agencies and local community services. The DC administers Drug Treatment Orders (DATO) under section 18Z of the Sentencing Act 1991.

Participants on a DATO receive a judicially supervised, therapeutically oriented, intensive, and integrated drug supervision and treatment regime which focuses on improving many aspects of their lives including drug dependency, physical & mental health, homelessness, education and employment, self-esteem, and family and social relationships.

About You

Extensive experience in social work, welfare, drug and alcohol or related fields with a special interest in management of health and welfare staff. Extensive experience in a leadership / senior management role that includes supervision of staff within a complex welfare, social work or governmental environment.

A minimum of 3 years in a management / leadership role is required. A tertiary qualification in health, social work, welfare or related field is desired.

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application :

• resume
• a short cover letter

Other information

CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.

We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

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 Position Contact listed in the Position Description.