Victims Register Advocate

Justice and Community Safety Directorate ACT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Australia seeks a Victims Register Advocate to support the rights and interests of victims of crime. The role involves providing advocacy and trauma-informed support, administering victims' registers, and collaborating with external stakeholders. Ideal candidates will bring strong communication skills and a commitment to inclusivity. This is a temporary position with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in advocacy and support roles.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for the rights of victims and affected persons.
• Provide trauma-informed support and information.
• Administer the Adult Offenders Victims Register and other related tasks.

Skills

Advocacy

Communication

Trauma-informed support

Job description

Details: VictimSupportACT (VSACT) is seeking highly motivated individuals with excellent advocacy and communication skills to join our team at the ACT Human Rights Commission. Working under the direction of the Victims Register Assistant Director, this role will administer the Adult Offenders Victims Register, the Youth Justice Victims Register, and the Affected Persons Registers in accordance with the Charter of Victims’ Rights and other legislation.

Duties of the Victims Register Advocate include:

• Working collaboratively with external stakeholders to advocate for the rights and interests of victims of crime and affected persons;
• Working directly with victims of crime and affected persons to provide trauma-informed support and advocacy, including the provision of information, risk assessment and safety planning;
• Provide administrative support to the Victims Register Assistant Director and Victims Register Senior Advocates.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required which contribute to the effective and efficient operation of Victim Support ACT.

If you want to work in a collaborative, fast-paced team where there is opportunity for initiative and innovation, this role is for you.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for six months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please review the Position Description and provide:

• A written pitch no more than two pages demonstrating your ability and experience to perform the role, addressing both the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and the Behavioural Capabilities
• A current curriculum vitae including the details of two referees (one of whom should be the current supervisor/manager).

The successful applicant may be determined based on the written application and referee reports only, so we encourage you to ensure your pitch clearly demonstrates your alignment with the role requirements.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is free from discrimination and harassment.