The Victims of Crime Commissioner is an independent statutory appointee with responsibilities across the Victims' Charter Act 2006 and the Victims of Crime Commissioner Act 2015. With the support of our Office, the Commissioner advocates for the recognition, inclusion, participation, and respect of victims of crime throughout the justice system.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We also know that our work has the greatest impact when it is informed by diverse experiences and perspectives. We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities to apply.
We strive to build and maintain an inclusive workplace that brings out the best in our people and we support flexible work arrangements.
If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our organisation, we'd love to hear from you!
Department: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Contact: Helen Pender on 0447 249 495
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Utilise your Administrative expertise to provide support and advice to the Victims of Crime CommissionerA Fixed-Term, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service for 12 monthsAbout the Business Unit: The Victims of Crime Commissioner (VOCC) is an independent statutory officer who advocates for victims of crime in their dealings with the justice system and government agencies. This means the Commissioner is not part of government or other agencies in the justice system.
The VOCC operates under the Victims of Crime Commissioner Act 2015 (VOCC Act), which empowers them to:
monitor and report on how agencies meet their legal obligations under the Victims' Charterinvestigate complaints from victims of crime who believe their rights and entitlements under the Victims' Charter have not been met by an investigatory body, prosecuting agency and/or victims' serviceadvocate for the respect, recognition and inclusion of victims of crime in the Victorian justice systemconduct inquiries into systemic issues that affect large numbers or particular groups of victims of crime in Victoriarepresent the concerns of victims of crime to government and other decision-making bodies.The VOCC actively advocates for systemic reforms, such as changes to the law, that bring about cultural change and recognise victims as participants in the justice system.
About the Role: As the Senior Regulatory Officer, some of your duties will include:
Leading, planning and undertaking projects and initiatives that are consistent with the VOCC regulatory approachInvestigating, gathering evidence, and analysing how justice agencies and victims' service are meeting their obligations under the Victims' CharterIdentifying emerging complex or highly sensitive issues, risks and trends impacting on the successful progress towards improved victims' experiences within justice and victims' services systems.About You: As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
Extensive operational experience in a regulatory environmentA thorough understanding of the criminal justice system as it relates to victims of crime is highly desirableA strong ability to take into account wider context within the business unit when considering options to resolve issues.Qualifications/Requirements: Tertiary qualification in law, regulatory practice or equivalent is highly desirable.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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
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.
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