Youth Justice Case Officer - Community Service & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Comprehensive training

Secondments and promotion pathways

Fair salary with annual increases

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (Youth Justice) in Victoria seeks a Case Officer to supervise young people on statutory orders, guide them through community service, and build constructive relationships to foster pro-social outcomes. The role involves travel across Gippsland and supporting skill development for employment paths.

Based in Morwell, the position requires a full driver’s licence and a Working with Children Check (WWCC).

Qualifications

• Case management experience in a related field with tailored work for youth
• Understanding of Victoria's Youth Justice System and relevant legislation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage complex behaviours with trauma-informed approaches
• Final year students are encouraged to apply for Case Officer positions

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day statutory supervision and case management of young people with complex needs
• Instruct young people completing community service tasks and implement strategies that address offending behaviour
• Model appropriate behaviours and attitudes to assist young people to develop skills and promote opportunities for vocational and employment pathways
• Undertake site inspections and manual handling assessments, complete reports on first aid, OHS and other incidents to ensure service environments are safe
• Build relationships with community groups and identify opportunities for community service placements

Skills

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Trauma-informed practice

Problem solving

Education

Social work

Youth work

Psychology

Human services

Criminology

Criminal justice

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (Youth Justice) in Victoria seeks a Case Officer to supervise young people on statutory orders, guide them through community service, and build constructive relationships to foster pro-social outcomes. The role involves travel across Gippsland and supporting skill development for employment paths.

Based in Morwell, the position requires a full driver’s licence and a Working with Children Check (WWCC).