Court Assessment And Prosecutions Officer - Melbourne
About This Role
Ongoing, full time role based in Melbourne CBD
Help contribute to community safety by applying expert risk assessment practices
CCP3 salary: $86,6+1 - $+3,275 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 *** 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 Further Details Regarding This Position, Please Contact
Cagla Yilmaz – A/Manager, Court Practice and Drug Court on 0438 758 430 or cagla.yilmaz@justice.vic.gov.au
Why work with us?
Benefits
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. Other benefits include:
A fair salary
Generous leave entitlements
Transparent performance framework
Employee Wellbeing support
Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career
Secondment and promotion opportunities
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For Internal Vps Employees
For all VPS employees, due to the new JSE policy, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position.
For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
How To Apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. 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, 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.