Parole Officer: Guide Reentry & Keep Communities Safe

Corrections Victoria Community Corrections; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Corrections Victoria Community Corrections in Wodonga is seeking a Parole Officer to contribute to safe community reintegration through parole suitability assessments and vigilant supervision of released prisoners. You will apply structured case management to reduce reoffending and liaise with the Adult Parole Board for quality reporting.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, experience with high-risk clients, and ability to travel across the North-East Victoria region;

Qualifications

• Experience applying best practice case management to reduce risk and maximise client outcomes.
• Experience managing complex and high-risk clients.
• Knowledge of risk and therapeutic initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including detailed report writing.
• Experience within a legislative framework is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Parole Suitability Assessments for parole applicants.
• Supervise and monitor complex and high-profile prisoners on parole.
• Apply case management principles to reduce reoffending.
• Identify risk escalation behaviours and coordinate with managerial staff.
• Interview and assess prisoners on parole to produce quality APB reports.
• Assess and refer prisoners on parole to appropriate programs and services.

Skills

Parole case management

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Report writing

Travel readiness

Job description

Corrections Victoria Community Corrections in Wodonga is seeking a Parole Officer to contribute to safe community reintegration through parole suitability assessments and vigilant supervision of released prisoners. You will apply structured case management to reduce reoffending and liaise with the Adult Parole Board for quality reporting.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, experience with high-risk clients, and ability to travel across the North-East Victoria region;