Case Officer

Ongoing, full-time position initially based at Lilydale
- Take pride in a meaningful job with a real sense of purpose
- Salary range $73,842 - $81,753 plus superannuation

About us
About the role
- Referring offenders to relevant services
- Monitor compliance against order requirements
- Implement appropriate responses to non-compliance
- Escalate matters as required to senior staff in a timely manner

The position will be required to occasionally work across other locations within the region (Box Hill and Ringwood) as required.

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

- A passion for service excellence with a focus on achieving service targets whilst maintaining service quality
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with assertiveness and confidence in dealing with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviours
- Strong time-management and organisational skills
- Well-developed interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Demonstrated experience or an awareness of key case management components: assessment, planning, service coordination and brokerage and interventions would be highly regarded.
For further information regarding this position, please refer to the position description or contact Bree Beswick - Manager, Court Practice on 1300 101 423.
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.

How to apply

**FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES**:
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**:
**MANDATORY VACCINATIONS**:
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 against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes.
At interview stage and prior to commencement of employment with the department, you will need to provide evidence that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 with three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Upon commencement of employment with the department you will be required to provide evidence that you have an up-to-date vaccination status within the timelines specified by the department into the DJCS Service Portal. This includes evidence of three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine required by the department (from time to time).

**Acceptable evidence includes**:
1. COVID-19 digital certificate (available via your myGov account)
2. Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account)
Other documentation outside the above will not be accepted as evidence of having received your COVID-19 vaccine doses.