Youth Justice Court Reports Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Employee Wellbeing support

Comprehensive training when you start

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety 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, adhering to practice standards and court timeframes.

You will provide expert guidance, support staff nationally, and manage a diverse caseload while ensuring reports are evidence-based and timely. A WWCC is required and ongoing training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing Pre-Sentence Reports and court reports.
• Knowledge of the Youth Justice Act 2024 and related practice standards.
• WWCC clearance and suitability for working with children and young people.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Court reports

Pre-sentence reports

Report writing

Case management

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety 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, adhering to practice standards and court timeframes.

You will provide expert guidance, support staff nationally, and manage a diverse caseload while ensuring reports are evidence-based and timely. A WWCC is required and ongoing training is provided.