Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 604262
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneClassification: 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, Sunday 7th July 2024About the OpportunityThe Attorney-General's Department of South Australia has exciting opportunities for Witness Assistance Officers to join the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions pool based in Adelaide. We have a current vacant role to be filled and all other successful applicants are placed in a pool and notified as suitable vacancies arise.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 community-based 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.
- Employment-related 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 part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Applications close: 07/07/2024 11:30 PMAttachments:
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-Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.