Court Assessment & Prosecutions Specialist

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne invites applications for Court Assessment & Prosecutions Officers. You will support the Court Assessment and Prosecutions Service, conduct initial assessments and contribute to risk-informed decisions to reduce re-offending.

The role requires experience with court processes, strong human services skills, and the ability to produce detailed reports.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Court processes

Risk assessment

Report writing

Communication

Intervention development

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne invites applications for Court Assessment & Prosecutions Officers. You will support the Court Assessment and Prosecutions Service, conduct initial assessments and contribute to risk-informed decisions to reduce re-offending.

The role requires experience with court processes, strong human services skills, and the ability to produce detailed reports.