Witness Assistance Service Officer

5 months ago

Hunter Valley, Australia NSW Director of Public Prosecutions, Office of the Full time

**Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions**

**Prosecution Officer (Adminstrative) Level 4**

$115,645. Package includes salary ($93,295 - $102,941 p.a.), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

The Witness Assistance Service (WAS) is a specialist unit within the ODPP which works as part of the prosecution team to assist and support victims of crime and vulnerable witnesses through the criminal justice process.

The Witness Assistance Officer will deliver quality professional assistance for vulnerable victims and witnesses of crime and/or their families who are involved in serious matters prosecuted by the ODPP. The role aims to minimise stress and potential re-traumatisation for victims and witnesses related to involvement in the criminal justice system; assist the prosecution by ensuring witnesses have the opportunity to give their evidence to the best of their ability; and assist the Office in meeting its obligations under the NSW Charter of Victims’ Rights.

**Essential Requirements**:
This is a child-related position. Applicants must provide a valid Working With Children Check number or an Application number. A current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance is required as a condition of employment. Please visit the Children Guardian's website for more information: Working with Children Check | Office of the Children's Guardian (nsw.gov.au)

Degree qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, Social Science or a related field are essential.

Experience in counselling or case management in trauma related areas such as child sexual assault, adult sexual assault, domestic violence and/or grief and loss.

This position also requires the successful applicant to have a current driver's license and willingness to travel to regional areas.

**For more information**:
Role Description

For an applicant information guide please click here

**Inquiries**: Caitlin Stephenson - Senior Witness Assistance Officer, Newcastle - 4907 4547

**Interviews**

The interview process will be conducted either in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams. The interview process will include capability-based assessments.

**How to Apply**

Applicants should read the Role Description and address the key accountabilities and focus capabilities when preparing their resume and cover letter. Applicants must submit a cover letter [maximum two pages] and resume [maximum 3 pages] that highlights their claim for the role and demonstrates their suitability by addressing the following two targeted questions.

Q1. Describe your experience in providing case management and/or counselling services to people who have been affected by trauma in one or more areas of child sexual assault, adult sexual assault, domestic violence and/or grief and loss.

Q2. Provide two examples of your work within a multidisciplinary team where you were required to influence and negotiate. Outline the strategies you used.

Applicants must also include the contact details of two relevant Referees (who can speak from a supervisory perspective, with one being the current manager)

**N.B. Applicants must give consent to a Criminal History Record check.**

**Closing date**: Monday 9 September 2024 (11:59PM)

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