Youth Justice Case Officer - Community Service & Growth

Justice; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual increases

Generous leave

Comprehensive training

Secondments and promotions

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria seeks a Case Officer to support young people on statutory orders to complete community service, build skills and promote pro-social outcomes. Travel across Gippsland with a base in Morwell is required.

The role focuses on risk screening, assessments, and ensuring order compliance while addressing mental health and family violence factors. A relevant qualification is desirable, with opportunities for training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Case management experience in a related field.
• Understanding of Victoria's Youth Justice System and relevant legislation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage complex behaviours with trauma-informed practice.
• Desirable qualification in social work, youth work, psychology, human services, criminology, or criminal justice.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day statutory supervision and case management of young people with complex needs.
• Instruct young people completing community service and implement strategies addressing offending behaviour.
• Model behaviours to help young people develop skills and employment pathways.
• Undertake site inspections and complete reports on incidents to ensure safe service environments.
• Build relationships with community groups for service placements.

Skills

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Social work/youth work/psychology qualification

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria seeks a Case Officer to support young people on statutory orders to complete community service, build skills and promote pro-social outcomes. Travel across Gippsland with a base in Morwell is required.

The role focuses on risk screening, assessments, and ensuring order compliance while addressing mental health and family violence factors. A relevant qualification is desirable, with opportunities for training and career progression.