Victim Support Specialist

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeVictimSupport Full time
Job Description

This position is a unique opportunity to work as part of the prosecution team in assisting and supporting victims of crime and vulnerable witnesses through the criminal justice process.

The Witness Assistance Service (WAS) is a specialist unit that works collaboratively with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality professional assistance for victims and witnesses of crime.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert support to victims and witnesses, ensuring they have the opportunity to give their evidence to the best of their ability.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Degree qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, Social Science or a related field are essential.
  • 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.
  • Current driver's license and willingness to travel to regional areas.
Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary package, including employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Others

The interview process will be conducted either in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams. The interview process will include capability-based assessments.

Applicants should read the Role Description and address the key accountabilities and focus capabilities when preparing their resume and cover letter.

Applicants must submit a cover letter [maximum two pages] and resume [maximum 3 pages] that highlights their claim for the role and demonstrates their suitability by addressing the following two targeted questions.

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