Central Information Point Team Leader

About this role

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you. The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it? • Utilise your skills to provide high quality risk assessment reports and contribute to the safety of victims. • Fixed Term, Full time opportunity (Secondment Backfill until 30 June 2028). • VPS4 Band $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Central Information Point Team Leader to provide a critical role Corrections Victoria. About the Business Unit The Central Information Point (CIP) has been formed as a result of a recommendation from the Royal Commission into Family Violence to better serve the needs of victims. It consists of a co-located team of employees from Victoria Police, Corrections Victoria, Magistrates' Court of Victoria and Department of Family Fairness and Housing (DFFH), who perform the role of CIP data custodians and provide a summary of targeted information, upon request from family violence agencies. About the Role The CIP Team Leader provides support to the Corrections Victoria data custodians and to the CIP Coordinators. This includes providing training in the use of Corrections Victoria's databases, providing authoritative advice about Corrections Victoria information, working with CIP Coordinators to manage Corrections Victoria data custodians' leave arrangements and preparing risk assessment reports. The CIP Team Leader will be the first point of contact for the data custodians requesting assistance completing comprehensive family violence risk assessments. Some of your duties will include: • Contribute to the preparation of CIP reports by working in partnership with the CIP Coordinators, to actively monitor the Corrections Victoria component of the CIP report; ensuring appropriate standards and quality of information are met. • Support data custodians by providing ongoing assistance and training with Corrections Victoria databases. This includes reviewing their reports, monitoring progress and providing feedback about their review of Corrections Victoria information. • Provide information to data custodians on legislation and provide advice and consultation on reports regarding client safety and wellbeing, and the role of the department in providing this support. To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description. About you To be successful in this role, you will have: • Demonstrated knowledge of the nature and dynamics of family violence • Proficiency in the use and operational application of Corrections Victoria data systems EJustice and PIMS. Qualifications/requirements • Relevant tertiary qualification or experience is desirable. How to Apply Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and c ulture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.