Is this you?

• Looking to impact the lives of people transitioning from the justice system?
• Seeking to grow and develop your skills in forensic case work?
• Want to work part-time hours that allow for flexibility?

About us

The Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) is a vibrant, values driven NFP, focused on partnering with Government and the community to co-design services that create real social change. We are an organisation with a bold vision to create a safe and inclusive community where prison truly is the last resort. Our purpose is to strengthen the wellbeing of our communities by advocating for and delivering services which divert people away from the justice system.

About the role

The role of the Forensic Case Worker (After-hours Response) is to work in collaboration with Corrections Victoria to provide an effective, flexible, and responsive after-hours and recall response to participants on post-sentence orders, as part of the Community Support Program (CSP). The Forensic Case Worker (After-hours Response) may also be called upon to provide after-hours and/or weekend support to CSP participants where individualised needs arise.  

The Forensic Case Worker (After-hours Response) will be responsible for working an after-hours roster (i.e., 5pm to 11pm) and will engage directly with post-sentence participants, who have after hour or weekend support needs. As part of this role, you may be recalled after-hours to provide support to participants who require relocation or supervision within the community.

About the program

To learn more about this program, check out the program summary under the ‘job attachments’ tab on our careers site.

What we’re looking for

• Preferably a diploma qualification in a relevant discipline, and/or at least 2 years’ equivalent experience
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with assertiveness and confidence working with people who demonstrate challenging behaviours
• Experience developing support plans and goal attainment strategies
• Ability to build positive relationships and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities
• Knowledge and competency in casework practices
• Demonstrated capacity to work flexibly, possess the ability to manage competing demands, and able to effectively set boundaries and limits where required
• An extensive background working with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people will be highly regarded.

 What ACSO can offer you

• Part-time ongoing position - 0.289 FTE (11 hours per week)
• Northwest or Southeast Melbourne location
• $24,601.44 base salary at 0.289 FTE + 11.5% superannuation + NFP salary packaging options (more after tax $ in your pocket!)
• Paid parental leave (14 weeks for primary carers)
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives such as free flu vaccines, Employee Assistance Program and Reward and Recognition Program
• Dedicated inclusion and diversity initiatives to support employees from all backgrounds and dispositions, including specialised leave for cultural ceremonies or medical procedures related to gender transition.

To apply

If you think you’d be a great fit – we’d love to hear from you!

To apply and view the position description (PD), please visit our careers website and provide a copy of your resume, a brief covering letter and a document outlining responses to the selection criteria found in the PD.

To learn more about this position, please contact Angela Goodhew, Program Manager - CSP, on 0438 980 931.

Please note, as ACSO is an NDIS provider, the successful candidate must hold an NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance before they commence employment in this position.

Applications close Wednesday, 28 May 2025 and will be regularly reviewed so apply early!!

The Australian Community Support Organisation embraces diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from appropriately qualified and skilled people regardless of their background. All suitable applicants for this role will be considered regardless of age, ability, race, gender expression, sex, cultural background, spiritual beliefs or lived experience.

ACSO proudly acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s first peoples and pay respect to their rich culture, lores, customs and elders past and present. We strongly embrace the spirit of reconciliation and continue working towards ensuring an equal voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, particularly those who have been touched by the justice system.