Job description
Agency Attorney-General's Department Work unit Director of Public Prosecutions Witness
Assistance Services
Job title Witness Assistance Service Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $96,620 – $107,721 Location Katherine
Position number 25293 RTF Closing 02/11/2025
Contact officer Melinda Listing, Assistant Director on or
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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Manage the provision of support and assistance to witnesses, victims of crime and their families during their involvement with
the criminal justice system.
Context statement
The position is based in Katherine and is required to manage the unit and attend as required the Katherine Local and Supreme
Courts in Darwin and Alice Springs and remote circuit courts in the southern region to provide support to victims, witnesses, and
their families. The position works closely with prosecutors and other agencies to ensure the best outcomes for victims and
witnesses during the court process. The position is required to travel to remote communities with overnight stays.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide a high level of advice, support, information and assistance to victims, witnesses and their families throughout their
experience of the court system.
1. Provide coordination and management assistance to the Darwin unit of the Witness Assistance Service, including providing
training and informal supervision of staff.
3. Provide high quality advice to senior management on the provision of witness assistance services in the Darwin Region.
1. Develop and maintain effective communication links and networks with key stakeholders.
2. Develop and implement effective strategies for the monitoring of case progress to ensure effective case management.
3. Promote Witness Assistance Services in the Darwin region through promotional displays and community education
programs.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Sound knowledge of the criminal justice system together with high-level skills appropriate to the provision of advice, support,
information and assistance to victims, witnesses and their families.
2. Experience in the training, supervision and leadership of staff with the capacity to manage change.
3. Ability to provide high quality advice to senior management on the provision of witness assistance services.
1. Proven ability to work and communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment and a demonstrated understanding of
the issues that affect Aboriginal victims, witnesses and their families.
5. Proven ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with team members and internal and external
stakeholders.
1. Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure, make sound judgements, work independently
and prioritise workloads in a busy environment.
7. Hold (or have the capacity to obtain) a current NT driver's licence, and willingness to travel to remote locations by light
aircraft/4WD.
Desirable
1. Experience working in the NT criminal justice system.
2. Bachelor qualification in social work, social science or law.
Further information
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check including a Fingerprint Scan and Name Check. A
criminal history check will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. Pre-employment form
is to be submitted with your online application, to support the selection panel in assessing your application.