AGE PROFILE
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A |
B |
C |
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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander |
Culturally & Linguistically Diverse |
People with a disability |
Empoyees who identified in A, B, or C* |
Women |
| Headcount |
2 |
7 |
0 |
9 |
49 |
| % of Total Staff |
2.6% |
9.1% |
0.0% |
11.7% |
63.6% |
C.8 LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
The learning and development needs of staff are incorporated into individual personal achievement and development plans. Further, for legal staff, there is a Competency Based Performance Training Checklist which provides a detailed checklist of the key legal competencies to be achieved for each respective classification.
Training initiatives focus on the professional development needs of staff.
The majority of staff participated in some training activities during the reporting period. This continues the commitment of the Office to staff development.
For lawyers, there is a particular emphasis on advocacy and continuing legal education. Advocacy workshops are held regularly, with more intense advocacy training also taking place. Continuing legal education focuses on the professional development of legal staff in the technical aspects of the criminal justice process and laws of evidence, with regular sessions concentrating on practical issues being part of the weekly lawyers’ meeting.
During the reporting period the office completed a review of the paralegal classification group and implemented specific training and development requirements for this vocational group. This included paralegal staff being provided with support to complete certificates for Level III in Business Administration (Legal) and Level IV in Legal Services, under new vocational training arrangements.
The Office administers a Studies Assistance Policy, which aims to balance the operational and strategic needs of the Office with employees’ needs for skills development. The policy provides for paid study leave and / or financial assistance for staff who satisfythe requirements of the policy. During the reporting period four employees received assistance under the policy.
The Office also assists in the delivery of training as appropriate. In particular prosecutors take part in the training of members of the AFP in various courses, including as part of the FVIP.
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ANNUAL REPORT 2011-12 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS 55
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