We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

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Period of Appointment

Fixed Term until 30 June 2028.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.

Duties

• Undertake the day-to-day operations of the applications for Victims of Crime Assistance including response to correspondence and liaison with applicants and/or solicitors.
• Assess applications made under the Victims of Crime Assistance Act and provide relevant information and advice as required.
• Finalise applications for hearing or decisions on paper, including preparing associated payment requests.
• Undertake all duties associated with the Victims Support Services website ensuring the information is current and easily understood.
• Undertake research, either individually or in conjunction with other staff and put forward recommendations for consideration.
• Contribute to the development of the organisation's policy, procedures and practices.
• Liaise with Government and non-Government organisations with a view to maximising their input to the delivery of services to victims of crime.
• Perform any other assigned duties for the Victims Assistance Unit at the classification level that are within the employee's competence and training.

Desirable Requirements

• Possession of a current drivers licence

Pre-employment Checks

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations, malicious damage and destruction to property, serious traffic offences, crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power.
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Statement of Duties (355235) Assessment Officer (CYSOF).docx

Statement of Duties (355235) Assessment Officer (CYSOF).pdf

Information for applicants (Justice Support Services).docx

Information for applicants (Justice Support Services).pdf

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 Resume/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6166 1435.

For more information

Rebecca Silver
Team Leader,
Victims Assistance Unit
[email protected]
Phone: (03) 6165 7531