Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officer - MelbourneJob posted: 19/12/2024
Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Occupation: Prison and Corrective Services
Reference: DJCS/8407_DEC
Closes: 12/01/2025
Classification: CCP3
Salary Range: $86,691 - $93,275
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve.
If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers.
Fixed term, full time role until 30 June 2026Help contribute to community safety by applying expert risk assessment practicesSalary band of $86,691 - $93,275 plus superannuationAbout the role: Court Assessment & Prosecutions Officers (CAPS 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 stakeholdersUndertake an effective assessment of an individual's risk to community safetyEffectively manage individuals exhibiting challenging behavioursProduce detailed reports and other standard documents in line with procedural guidelinesThis position works on a rotating 9-day fortnight roster which requires attendance in the afternoons and weekends.
To be successful in this role you will have: Experience or knowledge of court processes and prosecutionsDemonstrated ability to provide human services in needs assessments and development of interventionsProven ability to pay attention to words, expression and body language; Recognises behaviours that promote a culture of inclusionAbility to resolve issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelinesHow 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.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with.
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