▷ (15h Left) Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officer - Reservoir

Overview

Occupation: Prison and corrective services

Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs

Reference: DJCS/0912_SEP25

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. 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 and acted upon.

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

- Fixed term, full time role for up to 12 months, primarily based at Heidelberg Magistrates Court
- 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. 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.

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

The position is based at Heidelberg Magistrates Court, with some days in the office at Reservoir Justice Service Centre on a rotating basis. This is determined on the business need of CCS operations and Court.

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:

- Donna Palma – Manager, Court Practice on 0411 283 107

Why work with us?

- A fair salary
- Generous leave entitlements
- Transparent performance framework
- Employee Wellbeing support
- Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career
- Secondments and promotions
- Click here to read more about our benefits
- Read about how you will be supported in your role with CCS

How to apply

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. 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 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.

Applications close Thursday 2 October 2025 at 11.59pm

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