Child Witness Worker/Senior Family Violence Worker/Victim Support Worker

This is a Pool process with permanent and fixed term, full time and part time opportunities

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Department of Justice’s Court and Tribunal Services Division is responsible for the administration of courts and tribunals in Western Australia, including the provision of judicial support and the enforcement of criminal and civil court orders. 

The Court Counselling and Support Services is a directorate within Court and Tribunal Services Division with the responsibility to provide specialised support services to Child Witnesses, Family Violence victims and victims of crime. 

Court Counselling and Support Services Directorate is seeking qualified professionals to work in Child Witness Service, Family Violence Service and Victim Support Service. 

There are three specialist positions and the attached job description forms detail the job-related requirements for each. 

A brief description of each role is below:

Child Witness Worker

The Child Witness Worker position supports children and young people who may need to give evidence in court as a witness or victim of crime. Workers provide practical information and emotional preparation throughout the court process and undertake assessments to provide information to the court about the young person’s needs. Child Witness Workers liaise closely with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Police, Courts and other stakeholders in the delivery of services.

Senior Family Violence Worker

The Senior Family Violence Worker position provides support services to victims of Family Violence within the court system, including risk assessment, court reports, advocacy, information, and referrals to other agencies for ongoing support as required.  Workers provide information and support to victims of Family Violence where the matter is being managed within the Magistrates Courts’ Family Violence List.

Victim Support Worker

The Victim Support Worker position entails working within the criminal justice system and requires strong assessment and case management skills and an ability to multitask. Workers are required to assess and respond to calls, queries and referrals to the Service, deliver court-based services to assist victims of crime in their interaction with the criminal justice system, and provide trauma counselling and psychological assistance.  An ability to liaise with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Police, Courts and other key stakeholders in the delivery of services is required.

ABOUT JUSTICE

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

APPLICATION PROCESS

How to apply

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.

We require you to submit:

1. A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two (2) referees.
2. A copy of your tertiary qualifications.
3. A statement in no more than four (4) pages addressing the following job-related requirements.
   Please provide examples based on your knowledge and experience.
   • Highly developed ability and skills in undertaking assessments (including risk assessments), developing client plans and case management.
   • Highly developed conceptual, analytical and decision making skills.
   • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.

All remaining Job Related Requirements/Work Related Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Pool Recruitment

This pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.

The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies at similar locations, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.

EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 17***for culturally appropriate application advice.

Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 17***to for a confidential discussion.

ELIGIBILITY

Possession of a relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers or approved four year degree in Psychology with eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

In accordance with the National Child Safety Principles, people who work directly with children and young people, you must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Kathryn Nicholson, Manager Child Witness Service on (08) 9425 2*** for a confidential discussion.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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