At a Glance
- Tasks: Support community safety through expert risk assessments and manage court order processes.
- Company: Corrections Victoria, dedicated to community safety and rehabilitation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, and a commitment to child safety.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on inclusion and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your skills in a meaningful role.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of court processes and strong interpersonal skills required.
The predicted salary is between 91000 - 99000 $ per year.
Help contribute to community safety by applying expert risk assessment practices.
Salary band of $91,971 - $98,955 plus superannuation.
Community Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practices that reduce reoffending and connect individuals to programs, services and community. CCS provides management of individuals on court orders, people who have committed serious sex offences on post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole.
About the role:
Court Assessment & Prosecutions Officers are responsible for supporting the operation of the Court Assessment and Prosecutions Service and applying relevant work practices. This includes conducting initial assessments, variations or prosecution against an individual's court order.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide timely, high quality, evidence-based advice to stakeholders.
- Undertake an effective assessment of an individual's risk to community safety.
- Effectively manage individuals exhibiting challenging behaviours.
- Produce detailed reports and other standard documents in line with procedural guidelines.
About you:
- Experience or knowledge of court processes and prosecutions.
- Demonstrated ability to provide human services in needs assessments and development of interventions.
- Pays attention to words, expression and body language; recognises behaviours that promote a culture of inclusion.
- Resolves issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelines.
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.
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: 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.
Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officer - Broadmeadows in Melbourne employer: Corrections Victoria
Corrections Victoria is an exceptional employer that prioritises community safety and personal growth, offering a supportive work culture where your contributions directly impact the lives of individuals on parole. Located in Werribee, this role provides unique opportunities for professional development through hands-on experience in case management and community engagement, all while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
