Court Reports Practice Lead – Youth Justice Act (PSRs)

Department of Justice; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Comprehensive training

Secondments and promotions

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (Youth Justice) in Victoria seeks a Court Reports Practice Lead to prepare high-quality Pre-Sentence Reports and other court reports in accordance with the Youth Justice Act 2024, practice standards and court timeframes.

You will manage a complex caseload of young people, provide guidance to staff, support statewide training and act as a technical expert in report writing to strengthen capability across the team.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the youth justice system and Youth Justice Act 2024.
• Proven ability to prepare and write high-quality evidence-based court reports.
• Strong understanding of case management and applying assessment frameworks to young people.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Youth justice knowledge

High-quality report writing

Case management principles

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (Youth Justice) in Victoria seeks a Court Reports Practice Lead to prepare high-quality Pre-Sentence Reports and other court reports in accordance with the Youth Justice Act 2024, practice standards and court timeframes.

You will manage a complex caseload of young people, provide guidance to staff, support statewide training and act as a technical expert in report writing to strengthen capability across the team.