Disability Justice Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

THE ROLE

The Disability Justice Coordinator provides support to people who have a disability and are involved in the criminal justice system.

Are you?

  • Knowledge and experience in disability case management with strong report writing, assessment and planning skills?
  • Experience working with clients who have complex and multiple support needs?
  • Experience and /or an interest in the criminal justice system?

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

  • Coordinate support and services for clients involved in the justice system according to the allocation by the team leader by providing a comprehensive approach to decreasing the likelihood of the client reoffending.

This coordination role includes complex and advanced assessments, implementing and reviewing justice based plans and reports, as well as goal-setting, monitoring progress, and referrals.


  • Operate as required by legislation and departmental standards and exercise the appropriate authorities and legal delegations pursuant to relevant legislation and other specific delegations and functions. This includes the implementation review of justice related plans, programs and services and ensure an appropriate standard of care, supervision, safety and support is provided.
  • On behalf of the department, attend hearings at the Magistrates', Children's, County and Supreme Courts as well as the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Please open the position description to read more.

COVID-19 VACCINATIONThe department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances.

As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.

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