Job Description
Advise and provide recommendations to the courts
CCP3 Salary range: $86,6+1 - $+3,274 plus superannuation
About us
Corrections Victoria's purpose is to deliver an effective corrections system for a safe community. Community Correctional Services (CCS), is overseen by Corrections Victoria, a division of the Department of Justice and Community Safety. CCS is responsible for the management and supervision of people on parole, clients under post sentence supervision and court orders.
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 court assessments to determine an offender's suitability for a court order; facilitating the variation or cancellation of an order; or prosecuting individuals who fail to comply with their orders. Court Assessment & Prosecutions Officers will provide high quality evidence based advice to the judiciary in relation to sentencing.
The position will be required to adhere to local or regional rostering arrangements and other staffing management practices as directed.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
experience or knowledge of court processes, prosecutions or related areas
an ability to provide human services in needs assessment and development of interventions
capability to provide evidence based advice and recommendations to the court that maximise offender responsiveness interventions
strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
an ability to manage offenders exhibiting challenging behaviours and escalate as required.
A relevant qualification in social work, law, human services, criminal justice or criminology and experience in a court advice, assessments or prosecutions field is also desirable.
For more details regarding this position, please contact:
Leonie Hewitson - Manager, Court Practice on 042+ 641 477.
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Court Assessment and Prosecution Officer | Geelong position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Geelong offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
