Recognition Support Officer

Utilise your Support Officer expertise to provide support and advice to Police, Racing, Victims and Coordination
Ongoing Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service

VPS Grade 3: $79,122 - $96,073 plus superannuation.

This is an Aboriginal Prioritised position, a role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
About the Business Unit
Reporting to a FAS Senior Assessor you will be responsible for reviewing trauma informed victim recognition statements and coordinating victim recognition meetings.
You will have direct contact with victims and their support people in advance of the victim recognition meeting to ensure it is undertaken in a trauma informed and culturally safe way, including working with the dedicated FAS Marra Yattakunar pathway for Aboriginal victims of crime.
About the Role
Reporting to a FAS Senior Assessor you will be responsible for drafting trauma informed victim recognition statements and coordinating victim recognition meetings.
You will have direct contact with victims and their support people in advance of the victim recognition meeting to ensure it is undertaken in a trauma informed and culturally safe way, including working with the dedicated FAS Marra Yattakunar pathway for Aboriginal victims of crime.
Some of your duties will include:

Develop trauma informed victim recognition statements acknowledging and affirming the experience of the victim in accordance with the Act.
Use authoritative knowledge of the relevant processes to assess victim needs to coordinate complex victim recognition meetings.
Engage with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver recognition meetings, including venue logistics and travel arrangements.

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:
Technical Expertise

A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal Community, both society and culture and the issues impacting on it.
A demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal community.
Experience in direct human service delivery where there are sensitive and complex needs, working from a trauma-informed perspective.

Qualifications

A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in fields related to community and social services, social policy, social work, law, or public administration is desirable.

Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Employment Team throughout the recruitment process.
Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact Aboriginalworkforce@justice.vic.gov.au if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.
Please visit https://www.justice.vic.gov.au/careers/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-island-employment for further information.

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 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.
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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