Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officer - Warrnambool
Ongoing, full time role based in Warrnambool
Help contribute to community safety by applying expert risk assessment practices
Salary band of $89,292 - $96,073 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 supports.
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 & Prosecution 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.
Please note some travel may be required across the South West region as part of this role.
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 more details on the position please review the position description attached or contact:
Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement.
Applications only require a resume.
Attachments can be uploaded in .
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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.
Depending 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 contact the listed contact person on this advertisement.
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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