Court Support Officer- Aboriginal Identified Position

1 week ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Easy Authoring Full time
  • Contract role till the end of June 2024 with possible extension.
  • Attractive pay rate up to $71.93/ hour + Super.
  • Work location: Canberra office.
  • Immediate start

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
As a part of your role, you will work with and under the direction of the Circle Sentencing Courts Coordinator assist with the administration and coordination of the Circle Sentencing Courts. This involves assisting to case manage matters through the Courts and to conduct family conferences.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Administer proceedings and coordinate activities by managing referrals, assessments, conferences, check-ins, and sentencing sessions.
  • Assist with meeting clients' needs and supporting a solution-focused outcomes by:
  • o providing cultural support; and
  • o working and liaising with clients' their family, support service providers, and legal and community representatives.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders as well as members of the public.
  • Interpret and apply legislation, policy and procedures to provide advice and assistance on Circle Sentencing matters (including to the Judiciary, court staff, members of the legal profession and other court users).
  • Maintain statistics and prepare reports, briefs, ministerial or other correspondence as related to Circle Sentencing.
  • Assist with coordination of Elders on the Circle Sentencing Elders' panel.
  • Develop and maintain case files, document, and records (including in ICMS where applicable).
  • Actively promote, participate, and contribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-specific projects undertaken by the ACTCT.


ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • In depth knowledge of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and issues, priorities, and challenges of service delivery in the context of the criminal justice system.
  • Demonstrated understanding of trauma informed practices, restorative justice principles, and disability and cultural diversities.
  • Demonstrated well-developed ability to interpret and apply legislation, and to provide advice on policy, process, or procedural issues.
  • Well-developed liaison and communication skills, emotional intelligence, and resilience, including the ability to negotiate, represent and engage on behalf of the agency, including with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and clients, and develop documents (e.g., reports and recommendations).
  • Demonstrated well-developed organisational and administrative skills, including setting, managing, and meeting deadlines and work priorities, and ability to make the best use of existing resources to deliver expected outcomes.
  • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander ancestry is considered an occupational requirement of this role under section 42 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT). As such, a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.
  • A qualification and experience in family conferencing are desired.
  • Sound organisational skills including the ability to set priorities to achieve outcomes.

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. For further information about this role, please contact Arju at or drop an email to

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