Community Service Specialist

**About the Department of Justice and Community Safety**

We are a leading provider of justice and community services in Victoria, Australia. Our goal is to promote a safe and just society by delivering high-quality services that meet the needs of our community.

In this role as a Field Officer, you will play a critical part in helping us achieve this goal. You will be responsible for supervising clients at community work sites and other community programs, ensuring their safety and well-being while they complete their community-based sentence.

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others, while also developing your skills and experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds. They will also have a strong understanding of occupational health and safety practices and their practical application.

You will be required to drive a 12-seater bus with trailer, so a full and current Victorian driver's licence is essential for this position. This is a part-time role, requiring weekend work, but we offer a competitive salary banding of $68,045 - $75,175 (pro rata) plus superannuation.

**Job Responsibilities**

Supervise clients at community work sites and other community programs

Ensure client safety and well-being while completing community-based sentence

Drive a 12-seater bus with trailer

**Requirements**

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds

Understanding of occupational health and safety practices and their practical application

Fully qualified driver with a current Victorian driver's licence