Court Assessment & Prosecutions Lead in Melbourne

Melbourne Full-Time On-site

At a Glance

Tasks: Lead a team to support court processes and ensure fair sentencing outcomes.
Company: Department of Justice and Community Safety, committed to community safety and diversity.
Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and supportive work environment.
Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to creating a safer Victoria.
Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your leadership skills.
Qualifications: Experience in case management and team leadership; relevant qualifications preferred.

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

Fixed Term, Full Time until 31/12/2027 opportunity based in Melbourne. Lead and inspire a high-performing team in a critical frontline service. Salary of $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation.

As the Supervisor, Court Assessment and Prosecutions, you will lead a dedicated team of Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officers supporting the Werribee Magistrates Court and key stakeholders in the sentencing process. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will:

Guide, mentor and develop a small, high-performing team
Oversee Court Assessment & Prosecutions Service (CAPS) operations
Ensure effective workload planning and resource allocation
Provide expert court advice to staff and stakeholders
Drive timely, high-quality service delivery and reporting

Your leadership will directly contribute to fair, informed sentencing outcomes and stronger community safety.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

Strong experience in case management frameworks, including needs assessment in a human services setting
Proven ability to lead, support and develop teams in an operational environment
Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
An understanding of court processes and sentencing principles (desirable)
A qualification in social work, human services, criminal justice or criminology—and relevant industry experience—is also desirable.

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we provide every person with the means to achieve their potential through ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable and supportive environment. We look for people who are prepared to do their very best in line with our values and behaviours.

Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, nationally coordinated criminal history checks (NCCHC), and misconduct screening.

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.