Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officer

• 1x Ongoing and 1x Fixed term role until February 2027
• 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:

This role can be based in Ballarat or Horsham. The Grampians region is large, in addition to Ballarat and Horsham the Court Assessment and Prosecutions team covers a number of satellite courts, meaning travel to historic courthouses in remote locations via government car will be required, with accommodation provided when needed. This role is not isolated to an office all day. The scenery, stakeholders you engage with and the Magistrates you'll appear before will change. A willingness to travel within the Grampians region is essential.

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 court assessments to determine an individual's suitability for a court order,

facilitating the variation or cancellation of an order, or prosecuting individuals who fail to comply with their orders.

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:

• Bridget Callow - email
• Matthew Albiston - email

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. 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.