Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Prison and corrective services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: DJCS/FIS/CV0021
Lead statewide intake functions and drive continuous improvement with Forensic Intervention Services.
Forensic Intervention Services (FIS) provides evidence-based screening, assessment and intervention services for individuals in custody and the community. We focus on areas such as violent and sexual offending, restorative justice, violent extremism and family violence.
This role is responsible for leading and managing the Intake Unit, ensuring statewide referral, allocation and prison placement transfer functions align with organisational priorities and service commitments.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to drive service improvement, influence strategic decision-making and strengthen access to intervention services across Victoria.
How we'll support and reward you
Our work is meaningful and challenging, so we provide opportunities for professional growth and development.
What you'll do
As the Manager, Intake Unit, you will lead the delivery of statewide intake functions and oversee prison placement transfer activities to ensure eligible individuals can access intervention programs and services.
You will:
Skills required
Eligibility
Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
To find out more about the role and Forensic Intervention Services, visit our FIS careers microsite or contact our recruitment team at [email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.< /strong>
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.
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.