Supervisor, Drug Court and Court Services

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.

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**:
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic).
Therefore, there is a requirement that all DJCS employees be fully vaccinated (two vaccinations plus a booster) against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes.
Prior to commencement of employment with the department you will need to provide evidence that you are vaccinated against COVID-19.