Video Conferencing Officer

About this role

• You will help coordinate video links for courts, lawyers and prisons.
• You will keep bookings accurate and help matters run on time.
• You will work across weekdays, with some weekend shifts as needed.
• You will enjoy varied work that supports safe and fair justice services.
• Fixed-Term (12 months), part-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955per year, plus super.

About us

The Video Conferencing Coordination Unit (VCCU) supports the work of the Sentence Management Division within Corrections Victoria and is responsible for the coordination of all video conferences/Audio Visual Links (AVL) where a prisoner is involved, including but not limited to: court appearances (TeleCourt), conferences with legal representatives and court ordered assessments.

The VCCU operations are between 7am-7pm Monday to Friday and 7am-4pm Saturday and Sunday. The position is a fixed line across weekdays with specific work days by negotiation.

What you will do

As Video Conferencing Officer, you will coordinate video conferences involving people in custody.

You will work with prison staff, courts, lawyers and other service providers.

You will:

• keep accurate schedules for court appearances and legal conferences
• provide timely information about prisoner locations and bookings
• manage bookings in the AVL Scheduler and use prison resources well
• record clear data, correspondence and booking information
• give practical advice and basic help with video conferencing issues.

About you

There are no mandatory qualifications for this role. You will need to complete the required pre-employment checks.

You should also have:

• strong scheduling skills that help you manage changing work and priorities
• clear thinking that helps you solve problems and make sound decisions
• flexibility and teamwork when working with people across different services
• inclusive communication that respects people from different backgrounds.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Shaun Minehan at shaun.minehan@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. 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 national police checks and misconduct screening.

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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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