Aboriginal Advanced Case Manager

Aboriginal Advanced Case Manager - Broadmeadows

- Location: Melbourne - Northern Metro
- Job Function: Prison and Corrective Services
- Work Type: Ongoing - full time

About this role

- Ongoing, full-time role based in Broadmeadows
- Make a difference in reducing over representation of Aboriginal people in the criminal justice system
- Salary banding of $97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation

This is a prioritised role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

About the role:

The Aboriginal Advanced Case Manager will be responsible for managing a case load of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal persons to deliver dynamic evidence based best practice in the case management of individuals with complex needs and those who have committed serious offences.

This role may also require you to assist in assessing client's suitability for corrections orders and attendance to provide advice to the Koori Court.

Key responsibilities include:

- Develop and implement cultural support plans for Aboriginal persons
- Identify and evaluate factors that relate to individual offending behaviour and provide individualised risk assessment Provide advice to senior management and community-based teams on effective case management of Aboriginal persons
- Develop relationships with Aboriginal organisations and other organisations that support and strengthen the case management of Aboriginal persons
- Manage a caseload and develop rapport with individuals to address offending behaviour and complete corrections orders

About you:

- Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal Community
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal Community and the issues impacting on it
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of best practice case management frameworks
- Ability to implement theoretical concepts to reduce risk and maximise individual outcomes
- Seeks opportunities for continuous improvement and ways to innovate

For more details on the position please review the position description attached or contact:

Why work with us?

- Generous leave entitlements
- Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career

If you identify as Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander, you might also like to consider ourAboriginal Parole Officer opportunity in Broadmeadows.

How to apply

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.

This is an Aboriginal Prioritised position, a role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact Aboriginalrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.au if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.

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