* Contribute to community safety and positive outcomes for service users
* Lead and inspire a high-performing team in a critical frontline service
* Attractive salary of $97,955 - $111,142
Make a real impact in your community
At Corrections Victoria, our purpose is simple but powerful: to deliver an effective corrections system that contributes to a safer community.
Community Correctional Services (CCS), part of the Department of Justice and Community Safety, plays a vital role in managing individuals on parole, post-sentence supervision, and court orders. As our client base continues to grow, we are strengthening our services through evidence-based practices-ensuring we focus on the areas that create the greatest impact.
About the role
As the Supervisor, Court Assessment and Prosecutions, you will lead a dedicated team of Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officers supporting the Magistrates Court and key stakeholders in the sentencing process. Court Assessment & Prosecutions Officers support CCS operations by conducting assessments, managing order changes or breaches, and providing evidence-based sentencing advice to the judiciary.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will:
* Oversee Court Assessment & Prosecutions Service (CAPS) operations
* Guide, mentor and develop a small, high-performing team of CAPS Officers
* Ensure effective workload planning and resource allocation
* Provide expert court advice to staff and stakeholders
* Drive timely, high-quality service delivery and reporting for key stakeholders
Your leadership will directly contribute to fair, informed sentencing outcomes and stronger community safety.
What you'll bring
To succeed in this role, you will have:
* Strong experience in case management frameworks, including needs assessment in a human services setting
* Proven ability to lead, support and develop teams in an operational environment
* An understanding of court processes and sentencing principles
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
A qualification in law, social work, criminal justice or criminology-and relevant industry experience-is also desirable.
Why join us?
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we are committed to helping our people grow and succeed.
You'll benefit from:
* Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
* A supportive, inclusive and values-driven workplace
* Access to career opportunities across the Victorian Government
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Salary packaging and a comprehensive benefits package
For further information about this role, please review the position description or contact: Grace Sheahan - A/Manager, Court Practice on or at .
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.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or application materials, please contact the person listed in this ad.
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.