Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 26th Feb 2020
The OPP is committed to ensuring the Victims and Witness Assistant Service continues to provide a high standard of care and service to the Victorian community, as an integral part of the prosecution service.
The primary role of the Team Leader Social Work is, in conjunction with the Trial Division Manager to provide operational leadership and professional supervision to a small team of Social Workers based in a Trial Division.
In conjunction with the Trial Division Manager the Team Leader Social Work will be responsible for delivering the below accountabilities and will have oversight of the day to day operations of the small team. They will carry a case load and provide assistance to victims, witnesses and their families from within the prosecution service, as an integral part of the prosecution service's Legal Practice. They also support solicitors and prosecutors to keep victims and witnesses informed through the prosecution process.
This position works as part of multidisciplinary team with solicitors and prosecutors to help ensure the rights of victims are met in accordance with the Victims' Charter.
This role is a fixed term parental leave backfill - up to 12 months
The OPP is a diverse employer and welcomes applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
Persons considering applying for this position should note that the recruitment process for this position may be used to fill a commensurate position/s within 3 months of the completion of the recruitment process without any further advertisement or interview.
For more information please refer to the attached Position Description.