Senior Witness Assistance Service Officer (Targeted Assistance/Relief position)
About The Position
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 to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient prosecution service. 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 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. This Targeted Assistance/Relief role will provide support and relief to the various WAS teams across the state. This role will provide short term assistance to all ODPP offices and requires travel to regional courts and offices. Being in a TAG/Relief role is an excellent way to expand your skills and experience. TAG/Relief work is dynamic and adds variety to the WAS role. It’s a great opportunity to get out of the office and travel to new locations/communities that you may not usually work with. The position holder will be entitled to Travel Allowance (TA) when they are not at their 'base office'. The base office location can be discussed with applicants and will depend on things such as access to travel/transport and office space. Our office locations are Sydney, Parramatta, Lismore, Campbelltown, Dubbo, Gosford, Penrith, Wagga Wagga, Wollongong, and Newcastle.
Requirements
- 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.
- Degree qualifications in Social Work
- This position also requires the successful applicant to have a current driver's license and willingness to travel to regional areas.
Nice To Haves
- Competitive candidates will have 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
