Supervisor, Community Work & Partnerships - Dandenong

Corrections Victoria

  • Melbourne, VIC
  • $97,955-111,142 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
About this role
  • Full time, ongoing position based in Dandenong
  • Promote rehabilitation and contribute to your community
  • Join a supportive and collaborative team
About usCommunity Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practices that reduce reoffending and connecting individuals to programs, services and community. CCS provides management of individuals on court orders, people who have committed serious sex offences on post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole.Community Work and Partnerships is one of four service delivery streams within CCS. We are responsible for the development of mutually beneficial partnerships with government agencies and non-government organisations so that individuals can undertake unpaid work as part of their community-based sentence imposed by the Courts of Victoria.About the role:As the Supervisor, you will lead a team of Community Work Officers, Community Work Development Officers, Leading Field Officers and Field Officers. You will also work closely with the community to establish partnerships that promote opportunities for individuals to participate in meaningful work that promotes rehabilitation and enhances community safety.This position will be primarily based in Dandenong however will be required to work across other locations within the South East Metropolitan Region.To be successful in this role, you will have:
  • strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, coach and develop your team;
  • experience in effectively marketing and developing community partnership strategies;
  • a strong focus on operational service delivery;
  • excellent verbal and written communication skills.
This is your opportunity to make your mark in CCS and the broader communities of the region by demonstrating your leadership skills and ability to develop valued community partnerships.Why work with us?At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we empower individuals to reach their potential through continuous learning in a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace.We seek committed professionals who reflect our values in their work and relationships. These values guide how we recruit, develop our people, and engage with the community.In return, we offer professional development, employee support programs, access to Victorian Government career opportunities, salary packaging, and more.For more details regarding this position, please review the position description or contact Danka Tsardakis – Manager, Community Work and Partnerships on 0408 403 760.How to ApplyPlease 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 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 don't hesitate to 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.

Corrections Victoria