Assessor

About this role

• Help victims of crime access financial help with fairness and care.
• Make decisions that support recovery through a new Victorian government scheme.
• Join a team delivering one of Victoria's most important victim support reforms.
• Use your judgement while making a real difference every day.
• Fixed-term, full-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As financial assistance scheme (FAS) assessor, you will assess applications for financial assistance under a new scheme supporting victims of violent crime.

You will make fair, well-informed decisions while delivering a trauma-informed and victim-focused service.

You will:

• assess applications and approve financial assistance payments using legislation, policy and procedures
• review evidence, identify missing information and provide advice to support application assessments
• prepare clear notices that explain decisions and the reasons behind them
• support victim recognition officers by providing practical guidance on trauma-informed victim recognition statements
• maintain accurate records, promote cultural safety and refer complex matters when needed.

About you

A qualification or experience in community services, social work, criminology, psychology, victim services or family violence is highly desirable. You should also understand the needs of victims of crime and the barriers some people face when accessing support.

You should also have:

• experience working with victims of crime, family violence or sexual assault
• strong skills interpreting legislation, policy and evidence to make sound decisions
• commitment to trauma-informed practice and Aboriginal cultural safety
• good judgement, critical thinking and the ability to communicate with care in difficult conversations.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.

If you have any further questions, feel free to email Sally Walker at sally.walker@justice.vic.gov.au.

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 children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.