Advanced Practitioner/Supervisor, Court Assessment and Prosecutions

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

Are you a passionate leader with a background in case management or criminal justice? Looking to take the next step in your career while making a difference in your community?

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 on the lookout for a motivated and experienced Advanced Practitioner / Court Assessment and Prosecutions (CAPS) Supervisor to join our team.

In this hybrid leadership role, you'll guide and mentor staff across both the case management and CAPS streams-empowering them to deliver high-quality, effective services to individuals navigating the sentencing process. You'll be helping to shape not just individual outcomes, but the broader safety and wellbeing of the community.

• Leading by example-supervising and mentoring staff to build capability and confidence in managing complex cases.
• Managing a diverse caseload-working with high-risk individuals to assess risk, develop tailored case plans, deliver interventions, and support court compliance.
• Driving positive outcomes-helping service users successfully complete their orders while contributing to long-term community safety.
• Fostering collaboration-working closely with justice stakeholders and support services to deliver a seamless through-care model for those transitioning from prison to community-based orders.

You'll bring a mix of frontline experience, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills to the table. Specifically, we're after someone who can:

• Engage effectively with clients, including those with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
• Lead and inspire staff-sharing knowledge, setting expectations, and supporting professional growth.
• Build strong partnerships with a range of stakeholders at all levels
• Stay organised and focused under pressure-juggling competing priorities with confidence.
• Ideally, bring an understanding of court processes and sentencing principles (though not essential).

This is your chance to take on a meaningful role that blends leadership, casework, and strategic thinking. At CCS, you'll be part of a supportive team that values growth, integrity, and community impact. We also offer:

• 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

For further queries about this position, please contact Amanda Walters - Manager, Court Practice on or .

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 get in touch with 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.