Court Assessment

Court Assessment & Prosecutions Officer - Sale Location: Gippsland - Various Job Function: Prison and Corrective Services Work Type: Ongoing - full time About this role Ongoing, full time role based in Sale 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 practicesthat reduce reoffendingandconnect individuals toprograms,servicesand 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. This role will involve some travel to Bairnsdale as required. 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: Kathryn McGrath – Manager, Court Practice on or via email at Why work with us? Generous leave entitlements 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 .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. #J-18808-Ljbffr