Assessment and Transition Coordinator

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• You will help people in custody prepare for their return to the community.
• You will assess risks, support parole applications and coordinate transition services.
• You will work with prisoners, prison staff and service providers each day.
• You will help people build safer and more positive pathways after prison.
• Fixed-Term (until 24/08/2027), Full-Time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As assessment and transition coordinator, you will help people prepare for life after prison.

You will assess risks, support parole applications and coordinate transition services.

You will:

• coordinate risk and needs assessments, parole applications and pre-release services.
• support case management reviews and help track each person's progress.
• coordinate programs, referrals and services that support people before and after release.
• work with prisoners, prison staff and service providers to support transition plans.
• maintain clear records, data and schedules to support programs and parole applications.

About you

You should have experience in, or an understanding of, working in a correctional environment.

You should understand the needs of people moving through prison and back into the community.

You should also have:

• understanding of transition and reintegration issues affecting people in custody.
• skills to use risk assessment tools with individual prisoners.
• ability to work with people who may be hard to work with.
• computer skills using programs such as Excel to manage data.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Patti Dixon at View email address on jobs.careers.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.