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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.
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- Coordinate successful scheduling outcomes for Victoria's prison video conferencing network.
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Ongoing, Full time opportunity.
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VPS grade 4 - $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Video Conferencing Officer to provide a critical role within Sentence Management.
About the Business Unit
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.
About the Role
Working closely with prison staff and senior stakeholders, including court registry staff and the legal profession, the Senior Video Conferencing Officer maintains oversight of the daily scheduling and management of prisoner video conferencing, management of issues and schedule amendments.
The VCCU operate on rotating fortnightly roster that adheres to current prison rostering principles and will require work between 7am-7pm Monday to Friday and 7am-4pm Saturday and Sunday.
Some of your duties will include:
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Liaise with Court registry staff to provide timely and accurate information on the location of prisoners within the custody of Corrections Victoria, Victoria Police and within the Youth Justice System.
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Liaise with prison records personnel and Courts registry staff to coordinate TeleCourt appearances.
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Liaise with legal professionals to schedule client conferences utilising video conferencing technology.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Demonstrated experience in maintaining clear scheduling practices to maximise operational efficiencies.
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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) 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.
