Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officer , Bail and Remand Court (BaRC)
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?
| |
| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Prison and Corrective Services |
| Classification: | CCP3 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/8407_JUN26 |
| Closing Date: | 01-Jul-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $91,971 - $98,955 |
| Job Duration: | until 30 June 2028 |
| Attachments: | Position Description - CCP3 - 8407, 8412, 8412, 8414 - Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officer - Melbourne - Fixed Term, FT - June 2026.docx (Word, 539KB) |
| Contact: | Cagla Yilmaz on 0438 758 430 Cagla.Yilmaz@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Fixed term, full time role until 30 June 2028
- 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. 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:
As the Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officer, Bail and Remand Court (BaRC), you will work with a dedicated team of Court Assessment and Prosecutions Officers supporting the unique Bail and Remand Court service provided in the Magistrate's Court of Victoria and key stakeholders in the sentencing process.
The specialised Bail and Remand Court operates 8:30am to 9pm 7 days a week. Successful applicants will work a rotating roster involving evenings and weekends as required.
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
- Demonstrates confidence and clear communication working with clients and stakeholders
- Able to produce detailed reports and other documents efficiently
For more details on the position please review the position description attached or contact:
- Cagla Yilmaz – Manager, Court Practice and Drug Court on 0438 758 430
Why work with us?
- A fair salary
- Generous leave entitlements
- Transparent performance framework
- Employee Wellbeing support
- Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career
- Secondments and promotions
- Click here to read more about our benefits
- Read about how you will be supported in your role with CCS
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, national police checks 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 and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
