Senior Court Reports Lead – Youth Justice

Department of Justice; 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 (Youth Justice) is seeking a Court Reports Practice Lead in Broadmeadows to prepare Pre-Sentence Reports and other court reports in line with the Youth Justice Act 2024 and relevant standards. The role requires handling a complex caseload and providing guidance to staff on report writing.

You will act as a technical expert, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based reporting and continuous capability uplift across the team. WWCC is mandatory before start.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Youth Justice Act 2024 and related policies.
• Ability to prepare high-quality evidence-based reports for court proceedings.
• Strong understanding of case management principles and assessment frameworks.
• Current WWCC card is required prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Report writing

Evidence-based reports

Training and coaching

Case management principles

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety (Youth Justice) is seeking a Court Reports Practice Lead in Broadmeadows to prepare Pre-Sentence Reports and other court reports in line with the Youth Justice Act 2024 and relevant standards. The role requires handling a complex caseload and providing guidance to staff on report writing.

You will act as a technical expert, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based reporting and continuous capability uplift across the team. WWCC is mandatory before start.