Witness Assistance Officer Pool - Adelaide, Australia - SA Government -ATTORNEY-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT

SA Government -ATTORNEY-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT

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Adelaide, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Attorney-General's Department

Job reference: 598341

Location:

ADELAIDE

Job status:
Short Term Contract

Eligibility:
Open to Everyone

Classification:
PO3

Salary Range:
$99,788 - $105,495

Duration:
Up to 12 months

Vacancy Type:
Full Time

Number of Positions Available:
Multiple

Closing Date: 11:30pm, Monday 17th June 2024

About the Opportunity
Witness Assistance Officers work alongside ODPP legal staff to support the prosecution process including by:

Assisting victims and their families to understand information about legal processes and providing practical support so that they can participate in the criminal justice system to the best of their ability.
Informing victims of their rights, as well as their responsibilities as witnesses, so that they can give their best evidence in court.
Facilitating referrals to communitybased support services which may assist people to engage with the prosecution process and manage the impact of offending.
Providing updates as the matter progresses through the criminal justice system and helping victims and their families understand the role of the ODPP.

About the Business
The ODPP is an office of approximately 180 staff, comprising both legal and administrative functions.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was established through the Director of Public Prosecutions Act, 1991 to provide an effective, fair and independent criminal prosecution service for the people of South Australia.

The Office is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards.

Special Conditions for Employment
Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested.

Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

Employmentrelated Screening Check required
Some out of hours work may be required
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required
Tertiary qualifications in social sciences, behavioural sciences, community services, justice, human services, health or related field
A current Working with Children Check certificate
Travel to country areas involving overnight absences may be required
Will be exposed, either directly or indirectly to confidential, sensitive, confronting and/or distressing material including photographs, written descriptions and other evidentiary material
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including parttime. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below.

For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

The Attorney-General's Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

Applications close: 17/06/2024 11:30 PM