Vacancy - Victims' Rights Liaison Officer

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 05 ($99,285.00 - $107,559.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13834
This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit pool for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.
Did you know?
The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.
Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia.
We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:
Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
4 extra mandatory leave rest days per year
18 days of paid personal leave per year
Generous superannuation of 15.4%
16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay
Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement
Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
Health & wellbeing services - with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
What is the role?
Applications are sought from suitable qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Victims Rights Liaison Officer, Judicial Operations, City Police Station - ACT Policing.
ACT Policing are seeking highly motivated, independently driven and enthusiasm team member to continue developing the Victims Rights Liaison Officer role. The role falls within Judicial Operations and will report to the Sergeant of the Capability & Business Improvement Team, and the Officer in Charge of Judicial Operations.
As a Team Member in the AFP, you will be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. It is expected that the applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any of the requirements of the position outlined below.
You will also be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.
What will you do?
Your primary role is to lead the implementation and monitoring of obligations by ACT Policing under the ACT Charter of Rights for Victims of Crime and Victims of Crime Act 1994 (ACT).
**The role requires**:
Successfully plan, manage and complete projects relevant to Victims’ Rights issues.
Researching, analysing and formulating policy and governance solutions to existing and emerging organisational obligations in relation to Victims’ Rights.
Design and deliver targeted Victims of Crime Charter of Rights training, education and awareness sessions to ACTP members/recruits on a consistent basis.
Consult and liaise with relevant areas of ACTP and external stakeholders (including Victims Support ACT, ACT Office of Department of Public Prosecutions), on complex policy, performance and significant organisational issues that relate specifically to Victims’ Rights.
Liaise regularly with Victims Support ACT and other key Victims’ Rights advocates to support resolving Victim of Crime Charter concerns related to ACTP in a timely manner.
Ability to work with represent ACT Policing in forums, meetings and to support milestone reporting to ACT Government bodies.
Ability to search and navigate police indices (eg. PROMIS) and other information management systems.
Ability to work independently, with mínimal supervision and be part of a small cohesive team.
Essential Requirements
List essential requirements for the role in this section - examples are below (remove as required):
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one;
Demonstrated ability to operate independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Requirements
The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
Tertiary qualifications in relevant field.
Relevant qualification or extensive experience and knowledge in area of expertise.
Additional Information
This role is located at the Canberra City Police Station, 16-18 London Court, Canberra ACT and applicants are expected to be based or relocate to the ACT.
Selection Criteria
Band 5
Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes;
Communicating and working effectively with o