Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $91,971 - $98,955

Grade: CCP3

Occupation: Prison and corrective services

Location: Hume - Greater Shepparton

Reference: DJCS/1429A

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

We're proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

- Ongoing, full time opportunity based in Shepparton
- Help contribute to community safety by applying expert risk assessment practices
- Salary band of $91,971 - $98,955 plus superannuation

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

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.

About you:

- Experience or knowledge of court processes and prosecutions.
- Demonstrated ability to provide human services in needs assessments and development of interventions.
- Strong communication and report writing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records and complete work efficiently within agreed timeframes.

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

- Bernard Wilson – Manager Court Practice on 0419 279 189 or [email protected]

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.

We look for people who are prepared to do their very best in line with our values and behaviours. Our values shape and influence how we recruit,



train and develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders.

We will also provide you with professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government, salary packaging and much more.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications only require a resume. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, nationally coordinated criminal history checks (NCCHC), and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

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.

CHILD SAFE 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 a nd child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

Applications close Sunday 29 November 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

13 November 2026

📌 Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officer - Shepparton
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety
📍 Shepparton