Job Type: Ongoing - full time Category: Community Corrections Location: Western - Ararat Date Advertised: 11-JUN-25 Job Reference: VG/6211_JUN25 Job Title: Specialist Case Worker Business Unit: Division: Summary: At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you. The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon. 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. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it? Play a key role in community safety and supervision of high risk individuals with complex needs Ongoing, full time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service Salary banding of $89,292 - $96,073 plus superannuation. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking Specialist Case Workers to provide a critical role at Corella House About the Business Unit The Post Sentence Branch, within the Community Operations Offender Services Division of Corrections Victoria, provides central oversight and governance of the post sentence scheme and offenders subject to post sentence orders. The Serious Offenders Act provides the legal framework for a residential treatment facility where a court may order supervised offenders to reside. Located near the rural city of Ararat in south-west Victoria, Corella Place is a Transitional Accommodation Facility that is staffed 24/7 to enhance the protection of the community by providing accommodation for sex offenders when suitable accommodation elsewhere in the community is not available. Specialist Case Workers (SCWs) are responsible to supervise and monitor high risk, high profile and high needs sex offenders applying tact, sound judgement and practical problem solving skills. SCWs are responsible for maintaining the good order and security of the facility, including conducting searches and responding to incidents Some of your duties will include: Conducting searches and security checks and exercising specific delegations and functions Play an active role in developing and maintaining a culture that supports rehabilitation and transition Accompanying residents on outings, giving lawful directions to residents as required, and observe and report on order compliance Collaborate with Specialist Case Managers (SCMs) to co-case manage residents, reinforce case goals and encourage appropriate interactions and pro-social living skills Undertake duties in the Electronic Monitoring Centre performing duties as required in regards to offender movement To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description. To be successful in this role, you will have: Ability to create a safe and rehabilitative environment for residents and apply pro-social role modelling. Capacity to understand and apply relevant legislation, procedures, guidelines and policies within the criminal justice system of Victoria. Ability to proactively respond to the complex needs of residents through a responsive, tailored and flexible support approach. Qualifications/requirements Applicants with a qualification and/or relevant experience. A current Victorian Drivers Licence is required. 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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening. 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. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 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.