Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $89,292 - $96,073
Grade: CCP3
Occupation: Prison and corrective services
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: DJCS/7191_DEC25
About the role
As a Community Work Development Officer, you will play a key role in the development and maintenance of productive community work partnerships. You will actively seek opportunities for individuals to participate in meaningful work to promote their rehabilitation and reintegration into the community.
You will:
The position will be required to adhere to local or regional rostering arrangements and other staffing management practices as directed. Travel to other locations across the North West Metro region may be required.
About you
You will have the ability to develop partnerships and foster productive relationships with stakeholders. Experience in community services, not-for-profit or community development is also desirable.
You should also have:
Why work with us?
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact Irena Peraica – Manager, Community Work & Partnerships on 0438 753 781.
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, drivers 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.
Import ant information
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.