Period of Appointment Permanent, Full-time Hours per fortnight 73.50 hours per fortnight Duties Safe at Home is a pro arrest, pro prosecution response to family violence that integrates and extends the range of services available to support victims and children. Safe at Home Legal Practitioners will provide legal support to the Department in relation to family violence matters. Essential Requirements Pre-Employment Checks The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to: Arson and fire setting; Sexual offences; Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud); Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception); Making false declarations; Violent crimes and crimes against the person; Malicious damage and destruction to property Trafficking of narcotic substance; False alarm raising. Desirable Requirements Statement of Duties and Associated Documents 000361, 002941, 003327, 003328, 003325, 003326, 004251, 004330, 004905 - SoD - Legal Practitioner - Prosecution Services - LP 1.DOCX 000361, 002941, 003327, 003328, 003325, 003326, 004251, 004330, 004905 - SoD - Legal Practitioner - Prosecution Services - LP 1.pdf Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf DPFEM is a child safe organisation which is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people; and every member of DPFEM has a responsibility to keep all children safe. As the organisation moves towards a more inclusive workplace which better reflects our community, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and those that may require flexibility such as part-time, compressed days, or adjustments around start or finish times. How to Apply To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 6173 2135 Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies. Further Information For further information on this position, please contact Inspector Adam Spencer on 0456 465 383