Case Manager, Wellbeing Support (357472)

Department of Justice

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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 6

Salary:

$105,921.00 to $119,801.00 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, flexible

Region:

South

Location:

Bellerive

Job description:

Working in a small team, the Case Managers will be the “first point of contact” for staff requiring intervention and support services. Their role is to ensure needs are promptly identified and services coordinated and managed in a systematic way. The Case Managers are expected to “manage” support using the core elements of case management (assessment, case planning, implementation (service delivery), monitoring and review.

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements.  Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Period of Appointment

Until 30 November 2025

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

  • Provide first point of contact with staff.
  • Conduct intake, screening and assessment of issues relating to individuals and developing case management plans.
  • Engage with staff to provide information, advice and options (including online information) of wellbeing support.
  • Support and empower staff to improve their resilience by developing their skills to self-manage their lifestyle and wellbeing.
  • Establish and maintain collaborative networks with internal and external parties involved in the Wellbeing Support Program.
  • Case management, crisis intervention, risk assessment, care coordination, advocacy, referral and evaluation of options and services to meet individual needs.
  • Provide regular reports on cases to the Manager, Wellbeing Support to identify any emerging issues or gaps in services for evaluation purposes.
  • Initiate, develop, implement and coordinate wellbeing events and training for staff in the Department.

Pre-employment Checks

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Pre-employment checks

• Arson and fire setting
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person
• Sex-related offences
• Drug and alcohol related offences
• Crimes involving dishonesty
• Crimes involving deception
• Making false declarations
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Serious traffic offences
• Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice
• Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power
• Crimes involving Conspiracy

2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.

3. Identification check.

Desirable Requirements

  • Qualifications in Social Services, or Psychology.
  • Senior First Aid Certificate.
  • Mental Health First Aid Certificate.
  • Current full car drivers licence.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Download File Statement of Duties (357472)Case Manager.docx

Download File Statement of Duties (357472)Case Manager.pdf

Download File About the Department of Justice (Wellbeing Support Unit).DOCX

Download File About the Department of Justice (Wellbeing Support Unit).pdf

Download File Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx

Download File Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf

Download File FAQs Short Form Application.docx

Download File FAQs Short Form Application.pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.  We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information.  Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 3652.

For more information

Helen Gardner
Manager, Wellbeing Support Unit 
helen.gardner@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 6718

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603

 

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