Description:
Court and Tribunal Services Salary : Level 5, $96,307 - $105,254 p.a. plus 11% superannuation (PSCA 2022) / L2SC , $102,808 - $112,645 p.
a. plus 11% superannuation (PSCA 2022) Position number : Pool Ref 219038 Work type : Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time Location : Various Regional Locations Closing date : 2024-04-17 4 : 30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) Attachments : -
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This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities across Regional WA.
Locations may include Albany, Broome, Bunbury, Carnarvon, Esperance, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Kununurra, Mandurah, Northam, and South Hedland
Currently, there is one permanent position available for immediate filling, located at Kalgoorlie.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As Victim Support and Child Witness Worker / Officer you will primarily be providing support and assistance to child witnesses and adult victims of crime, providing information, counselling and support during their involvement with the police and court process and helping to prepare and support them to be witnesses in court.
Your role will also include assessment and report writing for court, and working collaboratively with court staff, police, Office of the Director of Public Prosecution and other key stakeholders.
This is a unique and varied role working regionally in a court environment with offices located in Albany, Broome, Bunbury, Carnarvon, Esperance, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Kununurra, Mandurah, Northam and South Hedland in the Magistrates Court of Western Australia.
You will be working either as a sole service provider or in some locations with one other colleague.
You will be required to :
- Have strong assessment and case management skills, assessing and responding to calls, queries, and referrals to the service;
- Deliver court based services to assist victims of crime and child witnesses in their interactions with the criminal justice system;
- Provide trauma support, counselling, and information; and
- Possess the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with, Police, Courts, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and other key stakeholders in the delivery of services.
Please refer to the JDF for further details about the role responsibilities.
WORKING REGIONALLY
Working regionally is a great opportunity for individuals to develop themselves professionally where they can utilise initiative and a broad range of professional and personal skills including the ability to work autonomously and flexibly as well as building and nurturing community and stakeholder relationships.
Regional work gives opportunity to learning new skills and provides on the job experiences.
In addition each of these regions from Esperance in the south to Kununurra in the North offers opportunities to discover stunning landscapes, rich cultures and welcoming and supportive communities.
Change your lifestyle, grow your career and make a real impact in your chosen region.
BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Flexible working arrangements
- 20 days annual leave per year
- Generous personal leave entitlements (Up to 15 days personal leave, per year)
- Cultural and ceremonial leave
- Learning and development opportunities
- Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family
Regional Benefits (dependent upon location)
- Subsidised GROH housing (may be available for some locations)
- District Allowance (for some locations)
- Additional five days leave (above the 26th parallel south)
- Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
ABOUT JUSTICE
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live.
We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
APPLICATION PROCESS
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position.
This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack .
We require you to submit :
- A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and;
- A statement addressing the below essential Job-Related Requirements contained in the Job Description Form. Your statemen