Shona Kocis
KELLYVILLE RIDGE,NSW
Summary
Encouraging supervisor and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively align with and enhance Departmental values.
Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture.
Community-oriented Officer comfortable working in high-stress situations and coordinating emergency responses. Seasoned team leader with unrelenting dedication to keeping community safe and secure. Proactive about using proper protocols while on duty and interacting with community contacts.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sentence Management Officer
State Sentence Management – Strategy and Governance - Lodgments and Processing team - Corrective Services NSW, Department of Justice
05.2022 - Current
- The lodgement and processing unit is a fast paced, high volume environment (up to 195 per day) responsible for the data entry of all new offenders into CSNSW custody within the state.
- Duties include but are not limited to: Booking offenders into custody and ascertaining if an offender is eligible for release, Signatory of release documentation forwarded to Court Cell & Correctional locations, Collation and reconciliation of Court results for all NSW court cell locations, Ability to interpret court results including Bail documentation, Intensive Corrections Order/Community Corrections Orders, Mental Health Orders, Remand and Sentence Warrants and disseminate associated documentation, Supervising team of ¾ clerks, Shift work (24/7 rotating roster), Liaising directly with NSW Courts & Tribunal Services, Corrective Services staff (both Correctional Centre and Court Cells), Victims Register, Electronic Monitoring Group, NSW Police Force, legal professionals and members of the public.
Clerk
State Sentence Administration, Corrective Services NSW, Department of Justice
02.2016 - 04.2022
- The sentence administration unit supervises, coordinates and advises on the Administration and records management function and services for Correctional Centre’s
- Duties include but are not limited to: Preparation of documentation for inmates attending Court – Unsentenced checklists, Do not Release documentation, Preparation of bail acknowledgements and discharge documents, The collation, reconciliation and interpretation of results issued by CaTS.
Senior Clerk
Drug Court of NSW, Attorney General’s Department, Department of Justice
01.2013 - 02.2016
- As a Senior Clerk at the Drug Court of NSW (Parramatta) my duties included but were not limited to: Preparation and creation of Court files, Preparation and dissemination of reports to internal and external key stakeholders, Preparation and dissemination of all Compulsory Drug Treatment Correctional Centre (CDTCC) files and dissemination of associated reports
- Issuing and listing of all custodial orders for both the Drug Court of NSW & CDTCC, Team Leader/Supervisor of a small team, Cross referencing and checking all Court documents prepared by Clerks & disseminating to appropriate areas, Verbal interpretation/liaising with Toxicology in relation to Urinalysis Results, Liaising directly with the Drug Court team including Judicial Members, ODPP, Legal Aid, NSW Police Force, Community Corrections and Justice Health.
Parental Leave
12.2011 - 01.2013
Clerk
State Parole Authority, Corrective Services NSW
04.2010 - 12.2011
- This was an Expression of interest position for a period of 16 weeks that was extended to 18 months
- As Clerk my duties included but were not limited to: Booking of Court appearances via the Video Conferencing Scheduling System, Operation of the Audio Visual equipment within a court environment, The preparation of matters before the Authority, Managing a Court diary, Liaising with internal and external key stakeholders.
Clerical Officer
Drug Court of NSW, Attorney General’s Department
09.2003 - 04.2010
- The Drug Court of NSW is a multi-jurisdictional Court aimed at reducing recidivism in the community in relation to illicit drug use
- As a clerical officer my duties included but were not limited to: Accurate data entry of Drug Court Results, Accurate data entry of Drug Court declarations and urinalysis results, Production of Warrants, general communication to internal and external key stakeholders, Telephone and face to face enquiries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Evans High Scool
Skills
- Committed to achieving individual and team goals by remaining up-to date with current and new skills both individually and as a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external key-stakeholders to explain concisely complex concepts and ensure understanding of issues, whilst ensuring their views and concerns are addressed
- Problem solving skills - with the ability to be proactive in identifying and addressing issues and identifying solutions enhancing risk mitigation
- Community Focused - committed to achieving a safe, inclusive and resilient community within an office and personal setting
- Accountability - strong focus on individual and team accountability whilst fostering a diverse and inclusive environment Including leadership and development of others
Phone
02 8824 3121, 02 8688 0587, 0433 226 073
References
- Caitlin Embleton, Cluster Manager, State Sentence Administration – Lodgments and Processing Unit, 0428 217263, Caitlin.Embleton@justice.nsw.gov.au
- Koula, Cluster Manager, State Sentence Administration (John Morony/Long Bay Cluster), 0400 635 272, kiriaki.tataroglou@justice.nsw.gov.au
Timeline
Senior Sentence Management Officer
State Sentence Management – Strategy and Governance - Lodgments and Processing team - Corrective Services NSW, Department of Justice
05.2022 - Current
Clerk
State Sentence Administration, Corrective Services NSW, Department of Justice
02.2016 - 04.2022
Senior Clerk
Drug Court of NSW, Attorney General’s Department, Department of Justice
01.2013 - 02.2016
Parental Leave
12.2011 - 01.2013
Clerk
State Parole Authority, Corrective Services NSW
04.2010 - 12.2011
Clerical Officer
Drug Court of NSW, Attorney General’s Department
09.2003 - 04.2010
High School Diploma -
Evans High Scool
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