Supervisor, Drug Court and Court Services

About This Role

• Ongoing, full time role based in Melbourne CBD
• Lead a multi-disciplinary, high-performing team in a critical frontline service
• Attractive salary of $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation

Community Correctional Services (CCS), part of the Department of Justice and Community Safety, plays a vital role in managing individuals on parole, post-sentence supervision, and court orders. As our client base continues to grow, we are strengthening our services through evidence-based practices—ensuring we focus on the areas that create the greatest impact.

About The Role

As the Supervisor, you will work across both the Drug Court and Court Assessments and Prosecutions (CAPS) teams. You will lead a dedicated team of CCS staff and provide integral advice to the stakeholders and participants of Drug Court and CAPS.

This Is a Hands-on Leadership Role Where You Will

• Guide, mentor and develop a multi-disciplinary, high-performing team
• Manage resources and activities across CAPS and Drug Court to ensure consistency with operating procedures and legislative requirements
• Provide expert court advice to staff and stakeholders
• Drive timely, high-quality service delivery and reporting
• Develop and maintain key relationships with service providers, court staff and court users to ensure access to service options and efficient risk assessments as required

What You'll Bring

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Strong experience in case management frameworks, including needs assessment in a human services setting
• Proven ability to lead, support and develop teams in an operational environment
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• An understanding of court processes and sentencing principles (desirable)
• An understanding of the operations and specialist functions of Victorian Drug Court (desirable)

A qualification in social work, human services, criminal justice or criminology—and relevant industry experience—is also desirable.

Why join us?

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we are committed to helping our people grow and succeed.

You'll Benefit From

• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• A supportive, inclusive and values-driven workplace
• Access to career opportunities across the Victorian Government
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Salary packaging and a comprehensive benefits package

For further information about this role, please review the position description or contact:

Cagla Yilmaz on 0438758430 or via email at ***email_hidden***

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.

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.