Youth Justice Case Officer - West Metro

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

Full time, fixed term position until 30 June 2028Brand new role aimed at supporting young to people complete community service activitiesSalary band of $77,150 - $94,730 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (Youth Justice) is responsible for the statutory supervision of young people in the criminal justice system in Victoria focusing on prevention, diversion, and early intervention as the most effective and fiscally responsible ways of reducing youth crime. Youth Justice is committed to the demonstration of the departmental values at all times; Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human rights.

About the role:

The Case Officer plays an important role by supporting young people on statutory orders to attend community service, build new skills and develop prosocial relationships that enhance community connections and employment opportunities. It also includes responding to mental health and family violence risk factors by conducting screens and assessments and promoting compliance with the order.

The successful applicant will be based in Morwell and will be required to travel across the Gippsland region as needed.

Key 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.

About you:

Case management experience in a related field and an ability to tailor your work with young people based on their age, gender, cultural background and other individual needsAn understanding of Victoria's Youth Justice System, particularly the principals and underpinning relevant legislation.Good interpersonal skills, ability to problem solve complex issues and strong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage complex behaviours and build rapport with trauma-informed practiceA relevant qualification in either social work, youth work, psychology, human services, criminology, or criminal justice is desirable. Final year students are encouraged to apply for Case Officer positions.

For more details on the position please review the position description attached or contact Rachanna Pillay - Community Partnership Team Leader on 0417 184 413 or [e-mail].

Why work with us?

• A fair salary with annual increases in line with the enterprise agreement
• Generous leave entitlements
• Transparent performance framework
• Employee Wellbeing support
• Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career
• Secondments and promotion opportunities

For further information on our benefits please follow the link Why work for Vic (careers.vic.gov.au)

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.