Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $81,496 - $98,955
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/D01898JULY2026
What you will do
As financial assistance scheme (FAS) intake and triage officer, you will help victims of crime access financial assistance through a fair, simple and supportive process.
You will review applications, speak with victims and their support people and help prepare applications for assessment.
You will:
About you
A qualification or experience in community services, social work, criminology, psychology, victim services or family violence is desirable. Experience supporting people affected by trauma is highly valued.
You should also have:
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Assistant Manager Sandra Kekultowage at [email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safe statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all chil dren and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
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