Advanced Practitioner

Overview

Occupation: Prison and corrective services

Location: Loddon Mallee - Swan Hill

Reference: DJCS/9177

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 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 contact 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?

• Contribute to community safety and rehabilitation of people in the justice system
• Full time, ongoing position based in Swan Hill
• Earn $97,955 - $111,142 per year (plus super) with yearly increases

Community Correctional Services (CCS) is a state-wide service that manages individuals on court orders, people who commit serious sex offences on post sentence supervision and people on parole. Evidence suggests that those who re-integrate into the community following a period of imprisonment require transitional support in order to reduce their risk of reoffending.

CCS is seeking a dynamic Advanced Practitioner/Court Assessment and Prosecutions (CAPS) Supervisor to join the team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to lead and mentor staff across case management and CAPS streams, strengthening their capacity to deliver high-quality services to stakeholders in the sentencing process.

You will also manage a diverse caseload of complex and high-risk individuals—conducting risk assessments, developing case plans, delivering targeted interventions, and supporting compliance with court orders. This role is pivotal in helping service users successfully complete their orders while safeguarding community safety. You will also play a key role in delivering an integrated through-care approach, supporting individuals as they transition from prison to community-based orders, in collaboration with internal and external service providers.

What we\'re looking for in Advanced Practitioners

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional client engagement and case management skills including sound interviewing skills and establishment of goals and objectives with complex individuals.

• excellent verbal communication skills and confidence in dealing with people exhibiting challenging behaviours
• an ability to lead and mentor staff to achieve their best
• strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• excellent time management and organisation skills with the ability to balance competing priorities
• an understanding of court processes and sentencing principles is desirable.

For further queries about this position, please contact Greta Miller – Manager, Court Practice on 0438 787 312 or Greta.Threadgold@justice.vic.gov.au.

What\'s in it for you?

• A fair salary with yearly increases in line with the VPS agreement
• Generous leave entitlements
• Transparent performance framework
• Employee Wellbeing support
• Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career
• Secondment and promotion opportunities
• Click here to read more about our benefits
• Read about how you will be supported in your role with CCS

How to apply

Please click the Apply button at the bottom of 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 national police checks 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 contact the contact person listed on this ad.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.

Applications close

Applications close Wednesday 24 September 2025 at 11.59pm

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