The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. Prosecution Support Officers are responsible for coordinating and carrying out all the administrative processes associated with the prosecution of summary offences under relevant legislation and associated regulations – the primary focus of the role is the production of prosecution documents

Prosecution Support Officer

• Annual Salary Range $73,842 - $81,753 per annum plus superannuation
• Tenure: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Usual Work Location: Melbourne CBD (flexibility may be available)

About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.

Transport Regulatory Operations (TRO) is within Business Operations and Improvement and works closely with many stakeholders and agencies to deliver:

• A fairer fare enforcement system promoting compliance;
• Authorised officer regulation and governance;
• Forensic evidence – Network CCTV;
• Clearway enforcement system promoting compliance; and
• Accident Towing Industry complaint investigations.

About the Role

Prosecution Support Officers are responsible for coordinating and carrying out all the administrative processes associated with the prosecution of summary offences under relevant legislation and associated regulations – the primary focus of the role is the production of prosecution documents.

Position Outcomes

• Act as the ‘nominal informant' in the prosecution process by preparing, filing and distributing prosecution documents (including charge sheets and summonses, affidavits of service, and preliminary briefs).
• Use databases to collect relevant information/evidence to affect the service of prosecution documents (including giving evidence on this process, if required).
• Prepare all required documentation in respect of the Children and Young Persons Infringement System (CAYPINS) processes, in the Children's Court of Victoria, within the specified timeframes.
• Administer the scheduling of matters at court and liaise with members of the Magistrates' and Children's court registries, as required.
• Provide assistance or support to the prosecutors, as required (without limitation, this includes the preparation of file notes, full briefs and certificates of evidence.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes to maximise the effectiveness and efficiency of all administrative duties in line with legislation, processes and policies

The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills and will be used to utilising their interpersonal skills to communicate effectively to a wide range of stakeholders.
An effective team player you will also have highly developed administrative and problem solving skills that will compliment a sound understanding or ability to understand various victorian transport an road safety Acts.

On a personal level the candidate will respond and accept changing priorities without discomfort.

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Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory

• Driver Licence.

Desirable

• A relevant tertiary qualification or legal/court experience would be well highly regarded.

Cultural Values

At DTP, we are commited to building a safe,inclusive and high performance culture through shared actions and behaviours - aligned to our strategy and direction, that empowers our people to deliver on our goals in a constructive way.
To do this we engaged our people in a co-design process to create our own meaningful and fit-for- purpose values. Our Cultural Values are a true reflection of what values and behaviours our people told us matter to them in the workplace and within our strategy and unique mission. We are commited to living Our Cultural Values – and these are reflected in our internal processes and all people focused programs. As part of the VPS, we also uphold the VPS values, which are reflected in the VPS Code of Conduct.

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How to Apply

Applications should include a resume and a covering letter. Applications close 11.59pm on 26 March 2023.
For further information about the role please contact Cameron Dickson (Manager, Prosecution & Case Review) cameron.dickson@transport.vic.gov.au
Information pertaining to the role can be found within the attached Position Description.

This position requires the successful employee to provide evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or medical evidence which confirms the individual is unable to receive a dose, or a further dose, of a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical contraindication or an acute medical illness. To be considered up to date vaccinated, you must have been administered COVID-19 vaccines as determined by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI). DTP is requiring all staff to be Vaccinated and to have had Booster Vaccination (Triple vaccinated as a minimum).

Failure to comply with this condition of employment will impact your eligibility for employment in this position with DTP.
Preferred applicants may be subject to pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence