Legal Support Officer, Victims and Witnesses Assistance Service - Full time, fixed term contract until September 2026
As a Legal Support Officer in the VWAS team, you will be essential to the smooth day-to-day operation of our victim and witness facilities. You will provide empathetic administrative support and act as a key point of contact for vulnerable people.
A significant and rewarding part of your role will involve providing dedicated handling and care for the OPP court dog, supporting them as they provide comfort to victims and witnesses in the court environment.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Providing comprehensive administrative support to the VWAS team, including maintaining victim and witness waiting areas and operating Remote Witness Facilities.
- Providing dedicated handling for our court dog, managing their schedule and supporting them during bookings.
- Performing other administrative duties as required to support the team.
To succeed in this position, you will be a compassionate, organised, and resilient individual.
You will possess:
- Essential experience as a dog handler, with a formal qualification or sound, demonstrated experience in caring for and training dogs.
- Proven experience providing administrative support within a busy, complex, and highly confidential environment. Experience in a legal or government setting is highly desirable.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate sensitively and liaise with members of the public who may be in distress.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
- A flexible, proactive, and committed work ethic with a focus on providing a high standard of service.
Mandatory Requirements:
- You must hold a current and valid Victorian Working with Children Check.
About us:
The Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) is an independent statutory authority responsible for conducting serious criminal prosecutions across Victoria on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Our team, consisting of over 475 skilled professionals, supports the work of the DPP, the Chief Crown Prosecutor, and Crown Prosecutors. We strive to be a criminal justice system leader and a dynamic organisation, continually adapting to deliver effective outcomes for our people and the community.
At the heart of the criminal justice system are people - practitioners and the community we serve. Our vision is to lead in legal excellence, fostering an innovative, supportive environment with a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and professional excellence.
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Applications must contain a resume, cover letter.
You will be required complete the online Key Selection Criteria questions located on the last page of the online application form. A separate document responding to the key selection criteria is not required.
Applications close on 11.59pm Tuesday 12 August 2025.
In accordance with the VPS recruitment process all candidates are subject to complete a pre-employment misconduct screening declaration. Further information is available on the VPSC website: https://vpsc.vic.gov.au/resources/pre-employment-screening-misconduct-victorian-public-service/
The OPP is committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. People from all cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, or those who may experience disability related barriers in securing employment.
