Lead Assessor & Program Officer Trauma-Informed

Department Of Justice; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 143,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Fixed-term contract

Job summary

Department of Justice in Victoria seeks an experienced Principal Assessor and Program Officer to lead case management and assessments for redress applications. You will guide a team, work directly with applicants, and ensure timely, well-reasoned decisions.

The role is fixed-term, full-time, with a salary in the advertised band and superannuation. The successful candidate will manage sensitive cases, promote trauma-informed practice, and produce clear written reasoning for outcomes while

Qualifications

• There are no mandatory qualifications for this role.
• A qualification in social work, psychology and/or nursing is highly desirable.
• Experience leading projects that support people affected by trauma or other harm.

Responsibilities

• lead sensitive case management and support applicants through the application process.
• coordinate complex assessments and write clear reasons for recommended outcomes.
• guide team practice and promote trauma-informed support for applicants.
• provide authoritative advice on complex issues to senior leaders.
• check records, reports and assessment work to support quality and timely outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Trauma-informed case management

Writing

Analysis

Education

Social work

Psychology

Nursing

Job description

Department of Justice in Victoria seeks an experienced Principal Assessor and Program Officer to lead case management and assessments for redress applications. You will guide a team, work directly with applicants, and ensure timely, well-reasoned decisions.

The role is fixed-term, full-time, with a salary in the advertised band and superannuation. The successful candidate will manage sensitive cases, promote trauma-informed practice, and produce clear written reasoning for outcomes while