Youth Justice Court Reports Lead (Fixed-Term)

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; 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

The Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Ringwood is seeking a Court Reports Practice Lead on a fixed-term, full-time basis until 30/06/2028. The role focuses on preparing high-quality Pre-Sentence Reports and other court reports under the Youth Justice Act 2024, with guidance to staff and a focus on timely delivery.

You will lead statewide training, act as a technical expert in report writing, and manage a complex caseload of young people subject to statutory orders, ensuring

Qualifications

• Prepare and write Pre-Sentence Reports and other court reports.
• Provide practice advice and support to staff in relation to report preparation.
• Support state-wide training 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality reports including PSRs and other court reports in accordance with the Youth Justice Act 2024.
• Provide guidance to staff on preparation and writing of reports.
• Lead statewide training and capability uplift for staff.
• Offer authoritative advice and support to strengthen reporting capability.
• Manage a complex caseload of youth subject to statutory orders.

Skills

Youth justice knowledge

Report writing

Case management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Ringwood is seeking a Court Reports Practice Lead on a fixed-term, full-time basis until 30/06/2028. The role focuses on preparing high-quality Pre-Sentence Reports and other court reports under the Youth Justice Act 2024, with guidance to staff and a focus on timely delivery.

You will lead statewide training, act as a technical expert in report writing, and manage a complex caseload of young people subject to statutory orders, ensuring