Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Prosecution Officer (Administrative) Level 4
Lismore, NSW
$115,645. Package includes salary ($93,295 – $102,941p.a.), employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
The Witness Assistance Service (WAS) is a specialist unit within the ODPP which works as part of the prosecution team to assist and support victims of crime and vulnerable witnesses through the criminal justice process.
The Witness Assistance Officer will deliver quality professional assistance for vulnerable victims and witnesses of crime and/or their families who are involved in serious matters prosecuted by the ODPP. The role aims to minimise stress and potential re-traumatisation for victims and witnesses related to involvement in the criminal justice system; assist the prosecution by ensuring witnesses have the opportunity to give their evidence to the best of their ability; and assist the Office in meeting its obligations under the NSW Charter of Victims’ Rights.
We are seeking applications for positions availabe in our Lismore Office. We are also seeking to create a talent pool for future vacancies which may arise over the next 18 months.
Essential Requirements:
This is a child-related position. Applicants must provide a valid Working With Children Check number or an Application number. A current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance is required as a condition of employment. Please visit the Children Guardian’s website for more information: Working with Children Check | Office of the Children’s Guardian (nsw.gov.au)
Degree qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, Social Science or a related field are essential.
Experience in counselling or case management in trauma related areas such as child sexual assault, adult sexual assault, domestic violence and/or grief and loss.
This position also requires the successful applicant to have a current driver’s license and willingness to travel to regional areas.
For more information:
For an applicant information guide please click here
To learn more about the ODPP, please visit our website at: http://www.odpp.nsw.gov.au/
Inquiries: Jane Wolf – Manager, Witness Assistance Service- 0447 109 484
Interviews
The interview process will be conducted either in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams. The interview process will include capability-based assessments.
How to Apply
Applicants should read the Role Description and address the key accountabilities and focus capabilities when preparing their resume and cover letter. Applicants must submit a cover letter [maximum two pages] and resume [maximum 3 pages] that highlights their claim for the role and demonstrates their suitability by addressing the following two targeted questions.
Q1. Describe your experience in providing case management and/or counselling services to people who have been affected by trauma in one or more areas of child sexual assault, adult sexual assault, domestic violence and/or grief and loss.
Q2. Provide two examples of your work within a multidisciplinary team where you were required to influence and negotiate. Outline the strategies you used.
Applicants must also include the contact details of two relevant Referees (who can speak from a supervisory perspective, with one being the current manager)
N.B. Applicants must give consent to a Criminal History Record check.
Applicants must apply via jobs.odpp.nsw.gov.au, reference number 909. If you experience technical difficulties when submitting your application, please email [email protected] and someone will respond to you during business hours.
Closing date: Monday 23 October 2023 (11:59PM)
All ODPP staff are required to be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccine (or have an approved medical contraindication certificate). You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
The Office welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability and provides an environment that values diversity and supports all staff to reach their full potential. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in the selection process and join the ODPP team, please indicate this in your application.