At a Glance
- Tasks: Support community safety through expert risk assessments and manage court order compliance.
- Company: Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC, dedicated to community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Generous leave, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to child safety and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community safety while developing your professional skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with 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.
Why work with us:
- Generous leave entitlements.
- Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career.
- Secondments and promotions.
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 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).
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 employer: Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC
The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a culturally safe environment while driving systemic change within the justice system for the Aboriginal community. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the department offers meaningful opportunities to engage with the community and contribute to impactful reparations initiatives, all within a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises self-determination and respect for Aboriginal voices.
Contact Details:
Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC Recruitment Team
