Court Assessment & Prosecutions Officer, Community Safety

Corrections Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Corrections Victoria is seeking a Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officer in Melbourne on a fixed-term, full-time basis until 30 August 2028. The role contributes to community safety by applying risk assessment practices and by supporting the Court Assessment and Prosecutions Service with timely, evidence-based advice.

Key responsibilities include conducting initial assessments, variations, or prosecutions under court orders; producing detailed reports and documents; and engaging with

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of court processes and prosecutions
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Corrections Victoria is seeking a Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officer in Melbourne on a fixed-term, full-time basis until 30 August 2028. The role contributes to community safety by applying risk assessment practices and by supporting the Court Assessment and Prosecutions Service with timely, evidence-based advice.

Key responsibilities include conducting initial assessments, variations, or prosecutions under court orders; producing detailed reports and documents; and engaging with