Regional Parole Officer: Impactful Case Management

Department of Justice; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Corrections Victoria's Parole Officer role contributes to an integrated transition from imprisonment into the community, with an overarching focus on community safety. This includes Parole Suitability Assessments, supervising high-profile parolees, and applying case management principles to reduce reoffending.

The location is negotiable across Shepparton, Seymour, Wodonga or Wangaratta, with travel across the region required to fulfill duties and coordinate with the Adult Parole Board (APB).

Qualifications

• Experience applying best practice case management to reduce risk and maximise outcomes.
• Experience case managing complex and high-risk clients.
• Knowledge of best practice risk and therapeutic initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with detailed report writing ability.

Responsibilities

• Perform Parole Suitability Assessments for prisoners applying for parole.
• Supervise and monitor complex and high-profile parolees released by APB.
• Apply case management to reduce reoffending and refer to programs.
• Produce quality reports for the Adult Parole Board and collaborators.

Skills

Case management

Risk assessment

Therapeutic initiatives

Communication skills

Job description

Corrections Victoria's Parole Officer role contributes to an integrated transition from imprisonment into the community, with an overarching focus on community safety. This includes Parole Suitability Assessments, supervising high-profile parolees, and applying case management principles to reduce reoffending.

The location is negotiable across Shepparton, Seymour, Wodonga or Wangaratta, with travel across the region required to fulfill duties and coordinate with the Adult Parole Board (APB).