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The Department of Justice supports the community, Western Australian Government, judiciary, and Parliament through the provision of access to high-quality justice, legal and corrective services, information, and products.
Victim Support and Child Witness Service is part of the Court Counselling and Support Service Directorate situated within the Court and Tribunals Services Division and is responsible for the provision of specialised support services provided within courts.
The Victim Support and Child Witness Service is seeking highly-skilled, self-motivated, and enthusiastic professionals who can work independently and have experience working with children, young people, and adults.
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Victim Support and Child Witness Worker
You are eligible for this role if you have a degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers or an approved four-year degree in Psychology with eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency.
The Victim Support and Child Witness Worker is responsible to:
Victim Support and Child Witness Service Officer
For applicants who don't hold an approved qualification, you may apply as a Victim Support and Child Witness Office instead.
As a Victim Support and Child Witness Service Officer, you are expected to:
Working regionally is a great opportunity for individuals to develop themselves professionally where they are required to develop initiative and a broad range of professional and personal skills including the ability to work autonomously and flexibly as well as building and nurturing community and stakeholder relationships. Regional work allows learning new skills and on-the-job experiences.
Victim Support and Child Witness Officer (Level 5) roles may earn an average of A$90,047 to A$98,994 per annum plus Super.
Victim Support and Child Witness Worker (level 2) roles may earn an average of A$96,548 to A$106,179 per annum plus Super.
Working with the Department of Justice, you will receive all the benefits attached to a government career: job security, competitive wages, flexible work arrangements, generous leave provisions, and a supported work/life balance. Read more.
There are countless ways to develop your career at the Department of Justice. It is one of the most diverse public sector organisations in WA, providing a variety of legal, justice, corrections, and related services to the Government and the community. Read more.
The Department of Justice is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to ensuring all its employees are valued and have the opportunity to maximise their potential. The Department of Justice strongly encourages people from diverse backgrounds to join. Read more.
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Here's what we are looking for in this role:
You will have experience and abilities in providing services to children, individuals, and families affected by trauma, and the knowledge of the issues and dynamics for victims of crime and child witnesses in regional areas.
You will be required to:
To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly to the Department of Justice, Western Australia.
Applicants must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for an appointment to this position.
We require you to submit:
The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.
Australia
Australian Citizen
Australian Permanent Resident
Australian Work Visa (All Other)