Professional Practice Advisor - Ringwood

Department Of Justice; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Based in Ringwood, the Department of Justice and Community Safety seeks a Professional Practice Advisor to support and develop east‑metro case management staff, translating theory into practice and guiding quality improvements.

You will conduct regular audits, run practice forums and education sessions, and contribute to policy development that strengthens regional workforce capability and aligns with department priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience with best practice case management frameworks to reduce risk and improve outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication and report development.
• Qualification in social work, psychology, human services, criminal justice or criminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly developed best practice advice to support and develop case management staff.
• Undertake case practice quality audits and deliver regular education sessions.

Skills

Best practice case management

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work / psychology / human services / criminal justice / criminology

Job description

Professional Practice Advisor - Ringwood

• Ongoing, Full Time position based in Ringwood
• Provide highly developed practice advice, supporting and developing case management staff

About Us

Community Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practicesthat reduce reoffendingandconnect individuals toprograms,servicesand community. CCS provides management of individuals on court orders, people who have committed serious sex offences on post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole.

About the Role

Based in Ringwood and servicing the east metro region, you will provide highly developed best practice advice, supporting and developing case management staff in the integration of theory and practice. You will support the Manager, Professional Practice and undertake case practice quality audits, providing regular practice forums and education sessions to embed best practices across the region.

You will also undertake regular monitoring of regional performance, contributing to the formation of policy and procedures that strengthen case practice and support regional specific workforce development initiatives.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• experience and expertise in best practice case management frameworks and theoretical concepts to reduce risk and maximise individual outcomes
• well-developed communication and interpersonal skills including building strong relationships and developing an understanding of others in order to motivate them and address conflict
• excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to develop a range of complex reports and evidence based recommendations.

A relevant qualification in social work, psychology, human services, criminal justice or criminology and experience in a related field is also desirable.

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Why work with us?

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we provide every person with the means to achieve their potential through ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable and supportive environment.

We look for people who are prepared to do their very best in line with our values and behaviours. Our values shape and influence how we recruit, train and develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders.

We will also provide you with professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government, salary packaging and much more.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.