Senior Case Manager - Countering Violent Extremism

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC is seeking a Senior Case Manager - Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) operations in Melbourne to support people at risk and plan tailored interventions to reduce risk and improve safety.

You will manage varied caseloads, coordinate tailored support services, monitor progress, prepare reports, and help deliver safe and effective programs while working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Strong case management skills with experience managing risk for people with complex needs.
• Ability to plan and deliver tailored support addressing individual risks and needs.
• Experience interpreting and applying legal requirements to case management.
• Sound judgement, clear communication and ability to work with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload, assess risk and plan tailored support.
• Coordinate tailored support services and ensure client needs are met.
• Monitor progress, address challenging behaviour and act when risks increase.
• Prepare clear reports, advice and briefs to support key decisions.
• Improve case management guides and collaborate with colleagues to deliver safe programs.

Skills

Case management

Risk assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Diversity awareness

Education

Social work or related field

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC - Melbourne VIC

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We're proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• Help people at risk of violent extremism find a safer path forward.
• Manage cases and deliver support that meets each person's needs.
• Use your skills to reduce risk and help prevent harm.
• Make a real difference to community safety through early support.
• Fixed-term, full-time role until 30 June 2028, earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As senior case manager - countering violent extremism (CVE) operations, you will support people at risk of violent extremism. You will plan and deliver tailored support to help reduce risk and improve safety.

You will:

• manage a varied caseload, assess risk and plan support for each person
• coordinate tailored support services and check that each person's needs are met
• monitor progress, address challenging behaviour and act when risks increase
• prepare clear reports, advice and briefings to support key decisions
• improve case management guides, work with colleagues and help deliver safe and effective programs.

About you

An appropriate qualification in social work, psychology, allied health or a related field is desirable.

You should also have:

• strong case management skills and experience managing risk with people who have complex needs
• the ability to plan and deliver tailored support that addresses each person's risks and needs
• experience improving work guides and applying legal requirements to case management
• sound judgement, clear communication and the ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Megan Macadam 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.

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.