Senior Case Manager - Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Fixed-term until 30 June 2028

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC is seeking a Senior Case Manager to support people at risk of violent extremism. You will plan and deliver tailored support to reduce risk and improve safety in Melbourne.

You will manage a varied caseload, coordinate services, monitor progress and produce clear reports for decisions. A relevant qualification is desirable, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and risk awareness.

Qualifications

• Must have strong case management skills and handle risk with complex needs.
• Ability to plan and deliver tailored support addressing risks and needs.
• Experience improving work guides and applying legal requirements to casework.
• Sound judgement and clear communication with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload, assess risk and plan support for each person.
• Coordinate tailored support services and ensure needs are met.
• Monitor progress, address challenging behaviour and escalate risks as needed.
• Prepare clear reports, advice and briefings for key decisions.
• Improve case management guides and contribute to safe, effective programs.

Skills

Strong case management

Risk management

Tailored support planning

Applying legal requirements

Clear communication

Education

Social work/psychology/allied health qualification

Job description

Senior Case Manager - Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Operations

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Melbourne VIC

• 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.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

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.