Court Support Officer
Our Brisbane Team offers an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidate a full-time position in social justice court... more info
Youth Detention Court Support Officer
Salary:
60.00 - 80.00
Posted:
11-03-2025
Category:
Protective Services
Townsville,
Job Description
About The Role As a Court Support Officer, you will work as part of the casework team to provide direct support to young people in youth detention to ensure that their court appearances are coordinated efficiently and effectively. This will include explaining court processes to young people, seeking their consent and instructions, liaising with legal representatives, providing stakeholder updates, and undertaking a range of records management activities. In doing so, you will also work closely with the Court Management Officer, operational staff, visits, and other internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities As the Court Support Officer, you will specifically: Demonstrate cultural capability and/or a commitment to developing cultural capability to ensure an inclusive culture that aligns with the Human Rights Act 2019 and supports departmental programs and community partnerships aimed at preserving cultural connections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Support the case work processes relevant to court appearances for young people, including providing courtroom support and updates, facilitation of legal phone calls, and reviewing court documents with young people to obtain their instructions and consent. Work directly with young people to support their engagement with court processes and their legal representatives and assist them to understand court requirements and outcomes. Support the facilitation of video-links, in liaison with other youth detention staff, including the Court Management Officer and Visits. Undertake a range of record and information management tasks including maintenance of case records in ICMS and iDOCS and other activities relevant to the young person's case management. Develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate court processes, including liaison with Youth Justice Service Centre staff about any required release arrangements. Occupational group: Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Details
Salary: 60.00 - 80.00
Posted: 11-03-2025
Category: Protective Services
Townsville,
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