Prosecution Support Officer

Prosecution Support Officer

Compliance & Parking Services

Permanent Full Time

Band 5 -$80410.06 Super RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)

About the Role

Join the Prosecution Team an essential and vital component of Yarra City Councils Compliance & Parking Services Branch. Your role is at the forefront of ensuring legislation and compliance by supporting the end-to-end management of prosecutions on behalf of the Council.

You will assist in delivering a high-quality legally sound and customer focused prosecution service. This is an administrative role requiring significant attention to detail and sensitivity where you will play a crucial role in the efficient operation of the team. Some key responsibilities are:

• Assist in preparing complete accurate factual and legally acceptable court briefs for prosecution.
• Assisting in prosecuting cases in open court and ensuring court outcomes are correctly recorded in the database
• Liaise effectively and accurately with external parties such as Fines Victoria Magistrates Court Neighbourhood Justice Centre external solicitors to support faster case resolution
• Respond promptly and effectively to all customer enquiries seeking advice on prosecution matters handling them efficiently

This position offers a clear development pathway to undertake prosecution training.

What Were Looking For

We are seeking a proactive detail-oriented and highly skilled individual with a strong legal/administrative background ready to make a significant contribution to the Compliance & Parking Services Branch. This means:

• Demonstrated skills and experience commensurate with the requirements of the role
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and proven written and oral communication skills including experience in drafting correspondence and the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Proven experience working in a high-volume administrative role that requires effective time management attention to detail and a willingness to learn and develop.
• Demonstrated high level of computer literacy including excellent MS Office skills and proficiency with case management or customer relation management software.
• A commitment to a customer focus and a continuous improvement mindset to enhance the service being provided.

If you think this role might be for you we would love to hear from you.

Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.

Benefits Package

• Hybrid Working PolicyFor those working full time hours - 3 days worked in the office and 2 days WFH
• Exceptional leave entitlements- 16 days personal leave 18 weeks parental leave plus cultural leave and compassionate leave
• Health and wellbeing- free EAP counselling discounted leisure membership 40% off for Staff and 25% off for Managers salary sacrifice childcare options
• Professional Development leadership courses and learning workshops Education Assistance Program featuring study and exam leave and up to 50% course fee reimbursement

Need More Info

For further information please refer to thePosition Descriptionor contactDarren Borg Coordinator Administration & Prosecutionsator

100205 - Prosecution Support Officer - Position Description - November

Applications close on:Monday 22 December 2025 at 11:55pm.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please upload yourCV Cover Letter and Key Selection Criteria.

Additional Information

This position is subject to satisfactoryPolice Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

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