About This Role
Fixed term, full time role for 12 months based in Geelong
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 programmes, 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; recognise behaviours that promote a culture of inclusion
* Resolves issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelines
* Hold a current drivers licence
Contact
* Tara Trevaskis – Manager, Court Practice on 0400 208 181 or Tara.Trevaskis@justice.vic.gov.au
Why work with us?
* A fair salary
* Generous leave entitlements
* Transparent performance framework
* Employee Wellbeing support
* Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career
* Secondments and promotions
* Click here to read more about our benefits
* Read 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. Dependent 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.
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