Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
Aboriginal Case Manager - Mildura
Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria, Charleston, West Virginia, United States
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About This Role 12-month, full-time position based in Mildura. Support rehabilitation of clients while engaging with the Aboriginal Community. Play a critical role in helping support community safety.
About The Role The Aboriginal Case Manager will be responsible for managing both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal clients on court orders by conducting risk assessments, preparing case plans, providing interventions, and addressing the underlying causes of offending. You will provide culturally sensitive support to clients to successfully complete their court orders, while balancing risks to community safety. You may also be required to provide advice to the Koori Court to assist in the sentencing process. The unique purpose of this role is to develop and implement cultural support plans for Aboriginal clients and work with Aboriginal justice networks to identify appropriate support to strengthen case management outcomes for clients. Please note while primarily based in Mildura, occasional travel to Robinvale may be required.
To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have
the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal Community
the ability to effectively engage with local support services and the Koori Court in the case management of individuals
an understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal Community, both socially and culturally, and the issues impacting on it
experience in effective case management practices including proactively managing risk of complex individuals
experience in modelling pro-social behaviours, with the ability to motivate and influence individuals who are being case managed
assertiveness and confidence in dealing with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviours
Benefits
A fair salary
Generous leave entitlements
Transparent performance framework
Employee Wellbeing support
Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career
Secondment and promotion opportunities
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Read about how you will be supported in your role with CCS
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, driver 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.
Aboriginal candidates are also encouraged to contact Aboriginalworkforce@justice.vic.gov.au if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.
Contact Glen Bellini – A/Manager, Court Practice on 0428 947 649 or Glen.Bellini@justice.vic.gov.au
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.
Special Measures 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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industry: Government Administration
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About This Role 12-month, full-time position based in Mildura. Support rehabilitation of clients while engaging with the Aboriginal Community. Play a critical role in helping support community safety.
About The Role The Aboriginal Case Manager will be responsible for managing both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal clients on court orders by conducting risk assessments, preparing case plans, providing interventions, and addressing the underlying causes of offending. You will provide culturally sensitive support to clients to successfully complete their court orders, while balancing risks to community safety. You may also be required to provide advice to the Koori Court to assist in the sentencing process. The unique purpose of this role is to develop and implement cultural support plans for Aboriginal clients and work with Aboriginal justice networks to identify appropriate support to strengthen case management outcomes for clients. Please note while primarily based in Mildura, occasional travel to Robinvale may be required.
To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have
the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal Community
the ability to effectively engage with local support services and the Koori Court in the case management of individuals
an understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal Community, both socially and culturally, and the issues impacting on it
experience in effective case management practices including proactively managing risk of complex individuals
experience in modelling pro-social behaviours, with the ability to motivate and influence individuals who are being case managed
assertiveness and confidence in dealing with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviours
Benefits
A fair salary
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
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, driver 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.
Aboriginal candidates are also encouraged to contact Aboriginalworkforce@justice.vic.gov.au if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.
Contact Glen Bellini – A/Manager, Court Practice on 0428 947 649 or Glen.Bellini@justice.vic.gov.au
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.
Special Measures 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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industry: Government Administration
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