Witness Assistance Officer [Australia]


 Job description

Agency Department of Attorney-General and Work unit Director of Public Prosecutions

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Justice

Job title Witness Assistance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary or $84,297 - $88,687 Location Alice Springs

Position number 29536 RTF 271318 Closing 02/07/2023

Contact officer Pamela Stanley, A/Witness Assistance Services Manager on 08 8973 8812 or pamela.stanely@nt.gov.au

About the agency http://www.dpp.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=271318

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or

job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to

the OCPE website.

Primary objective

The Witness Assistance Officer provides support and assistance to witnesses, victims of crime and their families during their

involvement with the criminal justice system.

Context statement

The position is based in Alice Springs and is required to attend the Alice Springs Local Court, Supreme Court and remote Circuit

Courts to provide support to victims, witnesses and their families. The position works closely with prosecutors and other agencies

to ensure the best outcomes for victims and witnesses during the court process. The position is required to regularly travel to remote

communities with overnight stays and may require work outside normal business hours.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide a high level of professional support, information and assistance to victims, witnesses and their families throughout their

experience of the court system.

2. Monitoring of case progress to ensure effective case management.

3. Assist with the positive promotion of the Witness Assistance Service, including community education activities and

presentations.

4. Develop and maintain effective communication links and networks with key stakeholders.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills appropriate for working in a legal environment with a broad range of

stakeholders in urban and remote contexts.

2. Experience in the legal or social welfare or educational sector and knowledge of the criminal justice system in the Northern

Territory.

3. Proven ability to work effectively in a cross cultural environment by demonstrating an understanding of the issues which affect

Indigenous victims, witnesses and their families.

4. Ability to work as part of a geographically diverse team, support productive working relationships and contribute to the

development of plans, strategies and team goals.

5. Demonstrated organisational skills for effective prioritising of tasks and monitoring of case progress to ensure effective case-

management.

6. Ability to develop and maintain networks and contacts in urban and remote contexts, with knowledge of the facilities and

services available to victims of crime within Alice Springs and surrounding region.

7. Hold (or have the capacity to obtain) a current NT driver's licence and Working with Children Clearance (OCHRE card), and

willingness to travel to remote locations by light aircraft/4WD.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualification in Law, Social Work, Community Welfare or similar.

Further information

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check including a Fingerprint scan and Name Check. A criminal

history check will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. Pre-employment form is to be

submitted with your online application, to support the selection panel in assessing your application.

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