At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we¿re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We¿re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we¿d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children¿s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
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.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We¿re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- Help victims of crime access financial support as they recover from harm.
- Lead a team making fair and informed decisions on complex applications.
- Play a key role in a major change to Victoria's justice system.
- Build a service that puts victims first and recognises their needs.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $116,413 - $128,631 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As Financial Assistance Scheme senior assessor, you will lead a team that assesses applications for financial assistance. You will make complex decisions and help victims receive fair, timely and sensitive support.
You will:
- lead and support a team of assessors to make fair, accurate and timely decisions using a trauma-informed approach
- assess and decide complex applications for financial assistance, including cases that fall outside standard rules
- review decisions and prepare clear notices that explain the reasons for complex decisions
- develop and improve assessment procedures to support consistent and informed decisions
- provide expert advice to staff and help improve Aboriginal cultural safety and victim-centred services.
About you
A relevant tertiary qualification in community or social services, social policy, social work, law or public administration is desirable. You may also show equivalent experience in a related field.
You should also have:
- team leadership experience and the ability to guide staff through complex decisions, preferably in government
- strong knowledge of family violence risk, including the Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework
- experience supporting victims of crime, including people affected by family violence or sexual assault, and an understanding of barriers faced by marginalised communities
- a strong commitment to trauma-informed and culturally safe practice, including Aboriginal self-determination, inclusion and the use of lived experience to improve services.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Suzanne Frawley.
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 c
ulture 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 children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.