Court Reports Practice Lead - Broadmeadows

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 111.000 - 122.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous leave entitlements

Comprehensive training when you start

Secondments and promotions

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC, Melbourne VIC, is seeking a Court Reports Practice Lead based in Broadmeadows. The fixed-term, full-time role involves preparing Pre-Sentence Reports and other court documents under the Youth Justice Act 2024, with a salary band of $110,910 - $122,380 plus superannuation.

Key duties include writing reports, giving guidance to staff, supporting training and capability uplift, and acting as a technical expert to ensure high-quality, evidence-based

Formación

• Ability to prepare high-quality Pre-Sentence Reports and other court reports.
• Knowledge of Youth Justice Act and policy guidelines.
• Experience guiding staff and improving report-writing quality.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and write Pre-Sentence Reports and other court reports.
• Provide practice advice and support to staff on report preparation.
• Support statewide training and capability uplift for staff.
• Act as a technical expert in report writing and quality assurance.
• Manage a complex caseload of young people under statutory orders.

Conocimientos

Report writing

Youth justice knowledge

Staff coaching

Descripción del empleo

Court Reports Practice Lead - Broadmeadows

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Melbourne VIC

• Fixed-term, full-time position until 30/06/2028 based in Broadmeadows
• Prepare and provide guidance to staff for reports in accordance with the Youth Justice Act 2024
• Salary band $110,910 - $122,380 plus superannuation

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (Youth Justice) is responsible for the statutory supervision of young people in the criminal justice system in Victoria focusing on prevention, diversion, and early intervention as the most effective and fiscally responsible ways of reducing youth crime.

About the role:

As a Court Reports Practice Lead, you will prepare high-quality reports including Pre-Sentence Reports (PSRs) and other court reports in accordance with the Youth Justice Act 2024, relevant practice standards and court timeframes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare and write Pre-Sentence Reports and other reports to the court
• Provide practice advice and support to staff in relation to the preparation and writing of reports
• Support state-wide training, coaching and capability uplift for staff
• Act as a technical expert in report writing, providing authoritative advice, quality assurance and support to strengthen capability across the team.
• Manage a complex caseload of young people subject to statutory orders

About you:

• Sound knowledge of the youth justice system and the Youth Justice Act, including the principles underpinning legislation, the Victorian Youth Justice program, and relevant policies and guidelines.
• An ability to prepare and write high-quality evidence-based reports in accordance with the Youth Justice Act and relevant practice requirements.
• Strong understanding of case management and case work principles, including the application of assessment frameworks and interventions tailored to the needs of young people.

A current employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement.

Why work with us?

• Generous leave entitlements
• Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career
• Secondments and promotions

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, nationally coordinated criminal history checks (NCCHC), 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).

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.