RoleThe Senior Research and Assessment Office reports to the Manager Research and Assessment and is responsible for undertaking research and gathering evidence to assess and review applications to the Stolen Generations Reparations package.You will provide advice and recommendations to an Independent Assessment Panel to facilitate decision making around eligibility to the package and work with record-keeping agencies to access historical records pertaining to Stolen Generations in Victoria.Some of your duties will include: Manage a complex workload using strong organisational skills.Undertake complex research and gather evidence to assess and review applications for the Stolen Generations Reparations package including contact with applicants to the package in order to complete their application.Provide advice and recommendations to an Independent Assessment Panel to facilitate decision making around eligibility to the package.To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.About you To be successful in this role, you will have: Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with the Victorian Aboriginal community.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal community, both society and culture, and the issues impacting it.Qualifications/Requirements A relevant qualification in research, or equivalent experience, is desirable.A qualification in record-keeping or archiving is desirable.Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Employment Team throughout the recruitment process.Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.'Please visit for further information.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 national police checks and misconduct screening.If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES: For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.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.
