Youth Justice Court Reports Lead

Department Of Justice And Community Safety Vic; 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

Secondments and promotions

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Melbourne is seeking a Court Reports Practice Lead to prepare high-quality Pre-Sentence Reports and other court reports under the Youth Justice Act 2024, with attention to practice standards and timeframes.

Key responsibilities include writing reports, providing guidance to staff, supporting statewide training and capability uplift, and managing a complex caseload of young people subject to statutory orders.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of the youth justice system and Youth Justice Act 2024, including principles and policies.
• Ability to prepare and write high-quality evidence-based reports in accordance with act requirements.
• Strong understanding of case management and interventions tailored to young people.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Youth justice knowledge

Report writing

Case management

Communication

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Melbourne is seeking a Court Reports Practice Lead to prepare high-quality Pre-Sentence Reports and other court reports under the Youth Justice Act 2024, with attention to practice standards and timeframes.

Key responsibilities include writing reports, providing guidance to staff, supporting statewide training and capability uplift, and managing a complex caseload of young people subject to statutory orders.