We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements.  Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

• Assist adults and child victims of crime by:

• explaining court processes and terminology used by Court personnel;
• describing physical orientation of court layouts;
• providing information about court systems;
• offering personal / emotional support throughout the Court process;
• discussing the impact of Magistrates/Judges decisions;
• providing a de-briefing service to victims following court appearances;
• referring to appropriate support services;  and
• assisting with the practical details of physically getting to Court.

• Accompany adult and child victims to court and police interviews.
• Assist in the preparation of age appropriate policy and advertising material required for the Court Support and Liaison Services.
• Operate as a member of the Safe at Home interdepartmental project team.
• Provide relevant client information to associated programs and referral to appropriate support services.
• Liaise with Divisional Managers and community based organisations.
• Provide high level administrative support to the Victims Assistance Unit.

Essential Requirements

• Current Driver’s Licence.

Pre-employment Checks

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Pre-employment checks

• Arson and fire setting
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person
• Sex-related offences
• Drug and alcohol related offences
• Crimes involving dishonesty
• Crimes involving deception
• Making false declarations
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Serious traffic offences
• Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice
• Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power
• Crimes involving Conspiracy

2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.

3. Identification check.

Desirable Requirements

• Qualifications in counselling and/or trauma counselling or similar discipline.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (357018) Court Support Officer.docx

 Statement of Duties (357018) Court Support Officer.pdf

 About the Department of Justice (Victims Support Service) November 2024.docx

 About the Department of Justice (Victims Support Service) November 2024.pdf

 Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx

 Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf

 FAQs Short Form Application.docx

 FAQs Short Form Application.pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.  We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information.  Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6166 1435.

For more information

Catherine Edwards
Manager Victims Support Service
catherine.edwards@justice.tas.gov.au 
Phone: (03) 61657524

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603