- Unique role combining project support and managing information requests for Drug Court.
- Full time, fixed term position until 30 June 2028.
- VPS grade 4 - $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation.
An exciting opportunity is available in the CAPS Central Unit within Parole and Court Practice, Corrections Victoria. The Drug Court Project Officer and County Court of Victoria (CCV) Drug and Alcohol Treatment Court (DATC) Information Sharing Officer is a hybrid position, incorporating the functions of both the Drug Court Project Officer and CCV DATC Information Sharing Officer.
The CAPS Central Unit was established to support and monitor the CAPS in Victoria. The CAPS Central Unit operates within Parole and Court Practice and is responsible for ensuring consistent standards and practices of CAPS are set and strategically monitored to build the confidence in the judiciary in the service and ensure quality, compliance and continuous improvement. The CAPS Central Unit is responsible for the development of practice guidance supporting the delivery of CAPS functions across the state and all court jurisdictions. The CAPS Central Unit also provides operational support for CCS, prisons and courts, court liaison services, training, incident management and advice.
The Project Officer will be responsible for assisting with the development of CCS Drug Court operations within the Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV). This position assists the CCS Central Drug Court team to provide strategic oversight of CCS in the MCV Drug Court.
The Drug Court Project Officer position is responsible for:
- Providing support to the CAPS and Case Management Drug Court Practice Leads
- Working closely with Case Management Drug Court Practice Lead within System Integrity.
- Understanding the legislative requirements of CCS within MCV Drug Court
- Preparing correspondence, briefings and reports
- Utilising stakeholder management skills to achieve positive outcomes
The CCV DATC Information Sharing Officer is responsible for providing a central coordination service to respond to information requests by the CCV DATC, in line with the Protocol arrangement. The CCV DATC Information Sharing Officer position is responsible for:
- Providing a central coordination service to respond to information requests by the CCV DATC in a timely manner
- Collating data and other relevant information to ensure it is fit for purpose and consistent with the information sharing agreement
About You
You are a highly organised and adaptable professional capable of project support, stakeholder engagement, record management and data analysis. You exercise sound judgement, manage sensitive information with care, and build strong working relationships across teams and stakeholders.
Furthermore, the ideal candidate will bring:
- Strong project management or coordination skills, including preparing reports, papers and meeting materials.
- Strong record management, monitoring and reporting skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to analyse sensitive and complex data, identify issues and provide practical advice.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Confidence using databases, case management systems or business systems; experience with PIMS or E-Justice is desirable.
- Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Knowledge of, and experience in Community Correctional Services and/or prisons is highly desirable.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position descriptions.
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 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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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