Senior Court Reports Lead - Youth Justice Training Coach

Department Of Justice And Community Safety; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair salary

Generous leave entitlements

Transparent performance framework

Employee wellbeing support

Comprehensive training

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (Youth Justice) is seeking a Court Reports Practice Lead, based in Broadmeadows, for a fixed-term, full-time role until 30 June 2028. You will prepare high-quality reports, including Pre-Sentence Reports (PSRs), in line with the Youth Justice Act 2024 and court timeframes.

Key responsibilities include writing court reports, providing practice advice to staff, supporting statewide training, acting as a technical expert in report writing, and managing

Qualifications

• Experience preparing Pre-Sentence Reports and other court reports.
• Knowledge of the Youth Justice Act and related policies.
• 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 report preparation and writing.
• 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

Report writing

Youth justice knowledge

Evidence-based reports

Case management

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (Youth Justice) is seeking a Court Reports Practice Lead, based in Broadmeadows, for a fixed-term, full-time role until 30 June 2028. You will prepare high-quality reports, including Pre-Sentence Reports (PSRs), in line with the Youth Justice Act 2024 and court timeframes.

Key responsibilities include writing court reports, providing practice advice to staff, supporting statewide training, acting as a technical expert in report writing, and managing