Supervisor, Drug Court and Court Services

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety

**Salary**: $90,067 - $102,192

Occupation: Prison and Corrective Services

Reference: DOJ/4927_JUN22

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 young people and recognises that young peoples’ rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

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 critical role in helping support community safety**:

- **Full time, fixed term position available in Melbourne Drug Court for 22 months**:

- **Salary range $90,067 - $102,192 per annum plus superannuation**

**About the role**

The Supervisor forms part of the management team that oversees the operation of CCS within the Drug Court of Victoria and the Court Services Unit. The Supervisor has direct leadership and management responsibility for a team of CCS staff comprising Drug Court practitioners. The Supervisor works closely with the other Supervisors, Manager - Court Practice, CCS colleagues, Drug Court staff, Court Services Victoria and other stakeholders as required to develop, implement, maintain, and support CCS functions within the specialist Drug Court.

**As the Supervisor your accountabilities will include**:

- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of Drug Court practitioners including facilitating the allocation of workloads and providing professional supervision and mentoring.
- Manage resources and activities within the unit to ensure consistency with operating procedures, including policy frameworks, practice guidelines and legislative requirements of the Drug Court of Victoria, Court Services Victoria, and CCS.
- Develop, manage, and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders

The Supervisor may be required to work flexible hours or shift work, including weekends and public holidays, and attend call outs as required.

**To be successful in this role, you will have**:

- Experience and knowledge of best practice case management frameworks, including the provision of needs assessment in a human services context
- Ability to implement theoretical concepts to reduce risk and maximise individual outcomes.
- An understanding and capability in leading and developing a multidisciplinary team responsible for operational service delivery
- An ability to develop, manage and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including and not limited to court staff, Magistrates, community organisations and drug treatment agencies.

A relevant qualification in social work, human services or criminal justice with experience in a related field is also desirable.

**Why work with us?**

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we provide every person with the means to achieve their potential through ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable and supportive environment.

We look for people who are prepared to do their very best in line with our values and behaviours. Our values shape and influence how we recruit, train and develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders.

We will also provide you with professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government, salary packaging and much more.

**A little about us**

Corrections Victoria's purpose is to deliver an effective corrections system for a safe community. Community Correctional Services (CCS), is overseen by Corrections Victoria, a division of the Department of Justice and Community Safety. CCS is responsible for the management and supervision of prisoners on parole, clients under post sentence supervision and court orders.

CCS is currently experiencing rapid growth in the offender population. In response to this, Corrections Victoria will embed evidence based practice across all areas of our work and target responses to the areas that will allow the greatest impacts to be made. This approach will contribute to a safer community and strengthen CCS for the future.

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**How to apply**
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply._

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