Pre-Sentence & Court Reports Lead, Youth Justice

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Comprehensive training when you start

Secondments and promotions

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Report writing

Youth justice knowledge

Staff coaching

Job description

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