Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officer - Broadmeadows

About This Role

Ongoing, full time role opportunity Help contribute to community safety by applying expert risk assessment practicesSalary 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 stakeholdersUndertake an effective assessment of an individual's risk to community safetyEffectively manage individuals exhibiting challenging behavioursProduce detailed reports and other standard documents in line with procedural guidelines

About You

Experience or knowledge of court processes and prosecutionsDemonstrated ability to provide human services in needs assessments and development of interventionsPays attention to words, expression and body language; Recognises behaviours that promote a culture of inclusionResolves issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelines

For more details on the position please review the position description attached or contact:

Paul Hukely – Manager, Court Practice on 0419545736 or paul.hukely@justice.vic.gov.au

Why work with us?

A fair salaryGenerous leave entitlementsTransparent performance frameworkEmployee Wellbeing supportComprehensive training when you commence and throughout your careerSecondments and promotionsClick here to read more about our benefitsRead about how you will be supported in your role with CCS

How To Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications only require a resume. 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, 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.