At a Glance
- Tasks: Support community safety through expert risk assessments and manage court order processes.
- Company: Department of Justice and Community Safety, committed to equity and support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and access to diverse job opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive environment focused on ongoing learning and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community safety while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience with court processes and strong human services skills.
The predicted salary is between 91971 - 98955 $ per year.
Fixed Term, Full Time opportunity in Werribee until 30/06/2027. 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.
For more details on the position please review the position description attached or contact Christopher Groh – Supervisor, Court Assessment and Prosecutions on 0417 057 *** OR ***************@justice.vic.gov.au.
Why work with us:
- 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.
- Our values shape and influence how we recruit, train and develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders.
- Professional development opportunities.
- An employee assistance program.
- Access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government.
- Salary packaging and much more.
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.
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