Occupation: Prison and corrective services

Location: Gippsland

Reference: DJCS/7145A

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

- Fixed Term, Part Time opportunity in Wonthaggi until 07/02/2028 (FTE 0.5)
- Help contribute to community safety by applying expert risk assessment practices
- FTE Salary band $91,971 - $98,955 plus superannuation

Community Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practising that reduce reoffending and connect individuals to programs, services and community.



CCS provides management of individuals on court orders, people who have committed serious sex offences on post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole.

About the role:

Court Assessment & Prosecutions Officers are responsible for supporting the operation of the Court Assessment and Prosecutions Service and applying relevant work practices. This includes conducting initial assessments, variations or prosecution against an individual's court order.

Key responsibilities include:

- Provide timely, high quality, evidence-based advice to stakeholders
- Undertake an effective assessment of an individual's risk to community safety
- Effectively manage individuals exhibiting challenging behaviours
- Produce detailed reports and other standard documents in line with procedural guidelines

This is a part-time opportunity FTE 0.5. You would be required to work on Thursdays and Fridays, and we can be flexible with the other day (though Tuesdays is preferable).

About you:

- Experience or knowledge of court processes and prosecutions
- Demonstrated ability to provide human services in needs assessments and development of interventions
- Pays attention to words,



expression and body language; Recognises behaviours that promote a culture of inclusion
- Resolves issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelines

For more details on the position, please review the position description attached or contact:

- Kathryn McGrath – Manager Court Practice on or via email at

Why work with us?

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we provide every person with the means to achieve their potential through ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable and supportive environment. Other benefits include:

- A fair salary
- Generous leave entitlements
- Transparent performance framework
- Employee Wellbeing support
- Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career
- Secondment and promotion opportunities

CHILD SECURE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly workplace for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

Applications close Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officer - Wonthaggi (FTE 0.5) (East Gippsland Shire)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 East Gippsland Shire