Senior Court Adviser - Ringwood
Great opportunity to make a difference to young people and to your community.
Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: Youth Justice, Department of Justice and Regulation
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $79,738 - $89,694
Phone: +61-3-3228-3009
Fax: +61-3-8603-2596
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Detail information about job Senior Court Adviser - Ringwood. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Play a critical role in helping support community safety
- Salary range $79,738 - $89,694 plus superannuation
- Ongoing, full time opportunity based in Ringwood
- Play a critical role in helping support community safety
- Salary range $79,738 - $89,694 plus superannuation
- Ongoing, full time opportunity based in Ringwood
About Us
The Youth Justice Team provides community-based supervision and a range of case management and support services for young people who are appearing before, or have been sentenced by, the Children's Court, Children's Koori Court, and adult criminal courts and who have been placed on youth justice supervised orders. The team promotes the personal development of young offenders and contributes to the reduction of crime in the community.
About the Role
As a Senior Court Adviser, you will work with young people who have complex needs who are in custody in Youth Justice Centres and will assist in planning for their release, which includes their reintegration into the community. You will provide support to your team leader to manage the team and provide assistance to other Youth Justice Staff members when required. Your responsibilities will include: supporting clients by providing holistic and comprehensive services to increase their opportunities of enhancing their quality of life, leading supervisions and case management of young people, reviewing client service plans and implementing strategies that address offending behaviour and encourage young people to comply with statutory orders.
About You
- advanced understanding of the Youth Justice system
- understanding of the principles of case management and case work
- strong stakeholder management skills
- good problem solving skills
- sound communication skills.
A full driver's licence is required due to the need to travel across the Division as required.
A current Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment by the applicant. Currency will need to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.
For further details on the key selection criteria for this position, please refer to the attached position description.
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.
Please note: When submitting your application online, there will be questions pertaining to a number of the position's Key Selection Criteria to which you are required to respond.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.