Pre-Sentence Reports Lead, Youth Justice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Comprehensive training

Secondments and promotions

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Dandenong VIC is seeking a Court Reports Practice Lead to prepare high-quality reports including Pre-Sentence Reports in line with the Youth Justice Act 2024. You will manage a complex caseload of young people and provide guidance to staff across the unit.

The role requires strong knowledge of youth justice, ability to produce evidence-based reports, and capability to lead training and quality assurance across the team.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of the youth justice system and the Youth Justice Act.
• Ability to prepare high-quality Pre-Sentence Reports and other court reports.
• Understanding of case management and assessment frameworks.

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 and quality assurance.
• Manage a complex caseload of young people subject to statutory orders.

Skills

Youth justice knowledge

Report writing

Court reporting process

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Dandenong VIC is seeking a Court Reports Practice Lead to prepare high-quality reports including Pre-Sentence Reports in line with the Youth Justice Act 2024. You will manage a complex caseload of young people and provide guidance to staff across the unit.

The role requires strong knowledge of youth justice, ability to produce evidence-based reports, and capability to lead training and quality assurance across the team.