Department of Justice
Victims Support Services
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 04 December, 2024 11:55 PM
Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 4
$80,593.00 to $92,764.00 per annum
Employment type: Permanent, full-time
Region: South
Location: Hobart
The Court Support and Liaison Service was established due to the implementation of the Safe at Home program, which provides guidance, information, support, assistance, and empowerment for adult and child victims of family violence.
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers, and LGBTIQA+ people.
The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests at any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disabilities. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.
Hours per fortnight 73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties Assist adults and child victims of crime by: Explaining court processes and terminology used by Court personnel; Describing physical orientation of court layouts; Providing information about court systems; Offering personal/emotional support throughout the Court process; Discussing the impact of Magistrates/Judges decisions; Providing a de-briefing service to victims following court appearances; Referring to appropriate support services; Assisting with the practical details of physically getting to Court; Accompanying adult and child victims to court and police interviews; Assisting in the preparation of age-appropriate policy and advertising material required for the Court Support and Liaison Services; Operating as a member of the Safe at Home interdepartmental project team; Providing relevant client information to associated programs and referral to appropriate support services; Liaising with Divisional Managers and community-based organizations; Providing high-level administrative support to the Victims Assistance Unit; Holding a current Driver's Licence. Pre-employment Checks The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy must satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion, or transfer.
The following checks are to be conducted:
Arson and fire setting Violent crimes and crimes against the person Sex-related offences Drug and alcohol-related offences Crimes involving dishonesty Crimes involving deception Making false declarations Malicious damage and destruction to property Serious traffic offences Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power Crimes involving Conspiracy 2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
Minimum Qualifications Qualifications in counselling and/or trauma counselling or a similar discipline. Application Process To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application, the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.
Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6166 1435.
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