Senior Witness Assistance Service Officer (newcastle)

odpp

Newcastle, NSW, AU
Base: $113,574 - $125,720 py; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Support victims of crime
Assist vulnerable witnesses
Criminal justice process
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

Job Summary

  • 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 Senior 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 ODPP values diversity and supports all staff to reach their full potential, welcoming applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people identifying with diverse genders and sexualities, people with disability and other diversity groups.

Matching Summary

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.

Salary

Base: $113,574 - $125,720 p.a.; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Support victims of crime
  • Assist vulnerable witnesses
  • Criminal justice process
  • Child sexual assault experience
  • Adult sexual assault experience
  • Domestic violence experience
  • Grief and loss experience

Nice-to-have

  • Minimise stress and re-traumatisation
  • Assist prosecution effectively
  • Meet Charter of Victims' Rights obligations
  • Willingness to travel regionally

Key Requirements

  • Degree qualifications in Social Work
  • Working With Children Check (WWCC) Clearance
  • Current driver's license (regional positions)

Work Rights

Not specified

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