Other, Government - State (Government & Defence)Victim Support ACT (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 Manager, 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;Providing advocacy and assistance to victims of crime should they wish to make submissions in relation to an offender parole application, release on license application, and/or external leave application;Providing advocacy and assistance to affected persons and appearing at ACAT Hearings and making submissions on behalf of affected persons.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.Eligibility/Other Requirements:The following are highly desirable:Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting victims and affected persons, including family violence and sexual violence, and the importance of victims' rights in relation to the three registers.Demonstrated experience in working directly with victims and affected persons and vulnerable members of the community.Demonstrated knowledge of the ACT criminal justice system and the ACAT and the roles and responsibilities of agencies.Demonstrated ability to interpret legislation and legal documents for practical application.Behavioural CapabilitiesThe following are highly desirable:Outstanding interpersonal and written skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, and to develop and maintain positive working relationships.Demonstrated ability to manage work priorities, identify urgent tasks, and adapt to a dynamic work environment.Demonstrated ability to work sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with disability, and people experiencing complex trauma.Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, workplace diversity, workplace health and safety, and the values of the ACT Public Service.Notes: Several positions are available, including permanent and temporary.
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: For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au.
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