Stepping Into Internship Program - Position Description The Australian Network on Disability’s Stepping Into program is a paid internship scheme that matches talented university students with disability with roles in leading Australian businesses. Position Title Victoria Police - Legal Support Officer Location Melbourne Position Duration Minimum of 152 hours Position Overview Being part of Victoria Police means you have the opportunity to contribute to and make a difference to the community. Our objective is to deliver a safer Victoria with our partners by providing intelligence and confident policing, focusing on the development of partnerships and working with the community to empower individuals to build a safer Victoria. Values: Victoria Police enjoys considerable community trust and satisfaction. We are committed to ensuring that all our people follow our core values: Safety: Every Victoria Police employee to be committed to the health and safety of themselves, their fellow employees and the community in which they serve. Leadership: Be approachable, consistent and committed to, and inspire these organisational values. Integrity: Act with honesty, respecting the right of fair process for all, maintain confidentiality and respect for those we deal Level 3, 80 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (02) 8270 9200 www.and.org.au
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Stepping Into Internship Program - Position DescriptionThe Australian Network on Disability’s Stepping Into program is a paid internship scheme that matches talented university students with disability with roles in leading Australian businesses.
Position Title
Victoria Police - Legal Support Officer
Location
Melbourne
Position Duration
Minimum of 152 hours
Position Overview
Being part of Victoria Police means you have the opportunity to contribute to and make a difference to the community. Our objective is to deliver a safer Victoria with our partners by providing intelligence and confident policing, focusing on the development of partnerships and working with the community to empower individuals to build a safer Victoria.
Values:
Victoria Police enjoys considerable community trust and satisfaction. We are committed to ensuring that all our people follow our core values:
Safety: Every Victoria Police employee to be committed to the health and safety of themselves, their fellow employees and the community in which they serve.
Leadership: Be approachable, consistent and committed to, and inspire these organisational values.
Integrity: Act with honesty, respecting the right of fair process for all, maintain confidentiality and respect for those we deal with, demonstrate moral strength and courage and behave with honour and impartiality.
Flexibility: Remain open-minded at all times, be adaptive to change, while welcoming difference and practicing tolerance.
Support: Recognise and reward the service of our colleagues, and promote professional and career development. At all times, we must care for the wellbeing of our colleagues.
Respect: Embrace the diversity that exists within our community, valuing opinions while appreciating and acknowledging the efforts of others.
Professionalism: Accept responsibility; be accountable to the community we serve and ourselves. We must communicate honestly, openly and consistently and continually strive for excellence.
Role Accountabilities:
Operating at Value Range 1, you will:
Provide general paralegal assistance to Police Prosecutors and Police Lawyers.
Assist in court preparation, including general document management.
Perform general administrative duties.
Draft correspondence and court documents.
Support the customer service needs of Victoria Police and its strategies are adhered to.
Undertake legal research and analysis on a range of issues, including existing and emerging areas of law.
Perform other duties and involvement in projects as directed.
Operating at Value Range 2, you will perform all of the above together with increasing involvement to:
All duties listed for VPS 2.1; and
Under direction, appear and present evidence in court in criminal, civil and/or administrative proceedings in which Victoria Police has an interest; and
Case manage and negotiate files under supervision.
Essential Requirements
Demonstrated ability to provide administrative support to professional staff in a complex, confidential and sensitive environment.
Sound communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word and Excel, and in computerised case management systems.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in an environment of change, often with competing priorities.
An understanding of the customer service requirements of the position and a demonstrated record of strong commitment and achievement in meeting customer needs.
A proven record of ethical behaviour and a demonstrated commitment to the Victoria Police Code of Ethics and Conduct, Financial Code of Practice, and Organisational Values.
Other Relevant Information:
While this position will have a nominated usual place of work, the position may be required to work at other locations, in accordance with the provisions of the relevant Victorian Public Service Agreement.
The position description is indicative of the initial expectation of the role and subject to changes to organisational goals and priorities, activities or focus of the job.
The successful candidate will be employed pursuant to Victoria Police policies and procedures along with the relevant Victorian Public Service Agreement.
The preferred candidate will be required to undergo security checks which will include fingerprint checks.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the appropriate Declarable Association Acknowledgement Form/s.
This position may require the incumbent to undertake physical activities (such as accessing files from a compactus).
Ideal Degree/Discipline
Law or related discipline
Eligibility Requirements
Second last or final year of a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree
Permanent residents and Australian citizens only
Identify as having disability
Candidates may be required to undergo a background check security clearance
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Contact the AND Programs Team at [email protected] or 1300 363 645 for further information.
Please be aware that all Stepping Into internships are paid placements. The employing organisation will pay the intern’s pro rata salary for the internship period (including superannuation) at a rate commensurate with the duties performed and abiding by Fair Work standards.
