Youth Justice Case Officer – Community Service & Growth (FT)

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Comprehensive training when you start

Secondments and promotion

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Sunshine relies on a dedicated Case Officer to supervise young people on statutory orders, promote prosocial engagement and coordinate community service placements across the West Metro area, including Sunshine and Werribee.

The role emphasizes conducting screens for mental health and family violence risk, building skill development, and supporting employment pathways while travelling as needed and maintaining safety standards with OHS reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in case management with young people on statutory orders.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to tailor support to diverse backgrounds and needs.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day supervision and case management of youths with complex needs.
• Instruct youths completing community service tasks and address offending behaviour.
• Model positive behaviours and support pathways for employment.
• Undertake site inspections and safety reports (first aid, OHS, incidents).
• Build relationships with community groups for service placements.

Skills

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Social work / Youth work / Psychology / Human services / Criminology / Criminal Justice

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Sunshine relies on a dedicated Case Officer to supervise young people on statutory orders, promote prosocial engagement and coordinate community service placements across the West Metro area, including Sunshine and Werribee.

The role emphasizes conducting screens for mental health and family violence risk, building skill development, and supporting employment pathways while travelling as needed and maintaining safety standards with OHS reporting.