Youth Justice Court Reports Lead – Training & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Transparent performance framework

Employee Wellbeing support

Comprehensive training when you begin

Secondments and promotions

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety (Youth Justice) in Melbourne seeks a Court Reports Practice Lead to prepare high-quality reports including Pre-Sentence Reports (PSRs) and other court reports in accordance with the Youth Justice Act 2024. You will provide guidance, lead statewide training, and act as an expert in report writing while managing a complex caseload of young people.

Key responsibilities include preparing court reports, offering practice advice, and strengthening team

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of the youth justice system and the Youth Justice Act.
• Ability to prepare high-quality evidence-based reports for court.
• Strong understanding of case management and case work principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and write Pre-Sentence Reports and other reports to the court.
• Provide practice advice and support to staff on report 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

Youth justice knowledge

Report writing

Case management

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety (Youth Justice) in Melbourne seeks a Court Reports Practice Lead to prepare high-quality reports including Pre-Sentence Reports (PSRs) and other court reports in accordance with the Youth Justice Act 2024. You will provide guidance, lead statewide training, and act as an expert in report writing while managing a complex caseload of young people.

Key responsibilities include preparing court reports, offering practice advice, and strengthening team