Victim Rights Liaison Officer

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Corrective Services in Canberra is seeking a dedicated Victim Liaison Officer (ASO6) to support victims of crime within Community Corrections and oversee compliance with the Charter of Rights for Victims of Crime.

You will provide information, advice and opportunities for input to pre-sentencing processes, coordinate responses to complaints, and work with the Victims of Crime Commissioner and other agencies to promote victim-centred practices with empathy and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Experience working with victims of crime and relevant tertiary qualifications are highly desirable.
• Background police checks will be conducted.
• Driver’s licence is essential.
• WWVP registration is required.
• Eligibility for ACTPS requires Australian citizenship/perm/valid work visa.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, advice and support to victims within the offender case management framework.
• Facilitate access to accurate information on ACTCS processes and victims' rights.
• Collaborate with Community Corrections staff and other agencies to resolve complaints.
• Advise staff on matters relating to victims of crime and respond empathetically.
• Support the Victims of Crime Commissioner to resolve concerns about ACTCS.

Skills

Victim liaison

Policy guidance

Written communication

Interagency collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

ACT Corrective Services in Canberra is seeking a dedicated Victim Liaison Officer (ASO6) to support victims of crime within Community Corrections and oversee compliance with the Charter of Rights for Victims of Crime.

You will provide information, advice and opportunities for input to pre-sentencing processes, coordinate responses to complaints, and work with the Victims of Crime Commissioner and other agencies to promote victim-centred practices with empathy and professionalism.