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Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officer - FrankstonLocation: Melbourne - Southern MetroJob Function: Prison and Corrective ServicesWork Type: Fixed term - full timeAbout this role2x Fixed term, full time roles until August 2026, with the potential for ongoingHelp contribute to community safety by applying expert risk assessment practicesSalary band of $89,292 - $96,073 plus superannuationCommunity Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practicesthat reduce reoffendingandconnect individuals toprograms,servicesand 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 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 guidelinesAbout you:Experience or knowledge of court processes and prosecutionsDemonstrated ability to provide human services in needs assessments and development of interventionsPays attention to words, expression and body language; recognises behaviours that promote a culture of inclusionResolves issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelinesRelevant industry qualification is desirable. Please note some travel is required within the Bayside area.For more details on the position please review the position description attached or contact:Kelly-Rosa Sinclair Manager, Court Practice via email at Kelly-rosa.sinclair@justice.vic.gov.auWhy work with us?At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we provide every person with the means to achieve their potential through ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable and supportive environment.We look for people who are prepared to do their very best in line with our values and behaviours. Our values shape and influence how we recruit, train and develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders.We will also provide you with professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government, salary packaging and much more.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. 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.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.Register for weekly updates about similar job opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr