Youth Justice Case Officer – Community Service Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Comprehensive training when you start

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Morwell, VIC is seeking a Case Officer to support young people on statutory orders to attend community service and develop prosocial relationships. Travel across Gippsland and a full driver's licence with WWCC are mandatory.

The role focuses on supervising youths, screening for mental health risks, and promoting compliance with orders, with a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2028.

Qualifications

• Case management experience in a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to tailor work to age, gender, culture and individual needs.
• Understanding of Victoria's Youth Justice System and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day statutory supervision and case management of youths with complex needs.
• Instruct youths in completing community service and address offending behaviour.
• Model appropriate behaviours to aid skill development and employment pathways.
• Undertake site inspections, reports on safety aspects and incidents.
• Build relationships with community groups to identify service placements.

Skills

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed practice

Problem solving

Education

Social work or related field

Youth work

Psychology

Criminology

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Morwell, VIC is seeking a Case Officer to support young people on statutory orders to attend community service and develop prosocial relationships. Travel across Gippsland and a full driver's licence with WWCC are mandatory.

The role focuses on supervising youths, screening for mental health risks, and promoting compliance with orders, with a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2028.