Witness Assistance Service Officer (First Nations Identified position) - Lismore, Newcastle, Dubbo $115,645. Package includes salary ($93,295 - $102,941 p.a.), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. The role of the Witness Assistance Officer (First Nations Identified) is to provide specialist services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander witnesses and victims of crime and their families who are involved in serious matters prosecuted by the ODPP. The role aims to enhance access to Witness Assistance Services and engage with local Indigenous communities and service providers; minimise stress and potential re-traumatisation for victims and witnesses related to involvement in the criminal justice system; assist the prosecution by ensuring witnesses have the opportunity to give their evidence to the best of their ability; and assist the Office in meeting its obligations under the NSW Charter of Victims' Rights.
We are seeking applications for our Lismore, Newcastle, and Dubbo Offices.
Minimum Requirements: Applicants for this position must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Degree qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, Social Science; or if relevant qualifications are not held, the successful candidate will be required to enroll in and satisfactorily complete the ECAV Aboriginal Pathway Program Certificate IV in Aboriginal Family Wellbeing and Violence Prevention Work and the Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal Specialist Trauma Counselling upon commencement with WAS. If this is required of the candidate, the qualification will be funded by the ODPP. Experience in counselling or case management in trauma-related areas such as child sexual assault, adult sexual assault, domestic violence and/or grief and loss. This position also requires the successful applicant to have a current driver's license and willingness to travel to regional areas. As a First Nations staff member, you will also have access to one-on-one cultural supervision provided by a First Nations counselling service.
Interviews The interview process will be conducted virtually, and no travel will be required. The interview process will include capability-based assessments which may require your time and presence on more than one day.
How to Apply Applications must be lodged electronically via SuccessFactors. First Nations persons thinking about applying can also contact the ODPP's First Nations Project Officer for a confidential discussion by emailing:
For general enquiries or if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you during the recruitment process, please contact Bianca Burgess, Recruitment Business Partner on (02) 8268 2693 or If you experience technical difficulties when submitting your application, please email and a response will be sent during business hours.
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