Job Type: Fixed term - full time Category: Community Corrections Location: Melbourne - Northern Metro Date Advertised: 14-JUL-25 Job Reference: DJCS/5449_JUL25 Job Title: Professional Practice Advisor - Broadmeadows Business Unit: Division: Classification: Work Location: Position Type: Job Duration:Fixed term until 1/07/2026 Contact Name:Michelle Seddon on 0400 509 334 Contact Phone/Email/Fax:Michelle.Seddon@justice.vic.gov.au Fixed-term, full-time position until 1/07/2026 based in Broadmeadows Provide highly developed practice advice, supporting and developing case management staff Salary $97,955 - $111,142 per annum plus superannuation   Community Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practices that reduce reoffending and connect individuals to programs, services and community. CCS provides management of individuals on court orders, people who have committed serious sex offences on post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole.  Based in Broadmeadows and servicing the North Metro region, you will provide highly developed best practice advice, supporting and developing case management staff in the integration of theory and practice.  You will support the Manager, Professional Practice and undertake case practice quality audits, providing regular practice forums and education sessions to embed best practices across the region. You will also undertake regular monitoring of regional performance, contributing to the formation of policy and procedures that strengthen case practice and support regional specific workforce development initiatives. Although based at the Broadmeadows Justice Service Centre, travel is required across the North Metro area. To be successful in this role, you will have: experience and expertise in best practice case management frameworks and theoretical concepts to reduce risk and maximise individual outcomes well-developed communication and interpersonal skills including building strong relationships and developing an understanding of others in order to motivate them and address conflict excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to develop a range of complex reports and evidence based recommendations. A relevant qualification in social work, psychology, human services, criminal justice or criminology and experience in a related field is also desirable. For further information, contact Michelle Seddon, Regional General Manager on 0400 509 334 or Michelle.Seddon@justice.vic.gov.au Generous leave entitlements Transparent performance framework Employee Wellbeing support Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career Secondments and promotions Click here to read more about our benefits Read about how you will be supported in your role with CCS   Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles). If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. 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.