Senior Research and Assessment Officer

About This Role

• Manage a complex workload using strong organisational skills.
• Fixed term (to 30 June 2027)
• VPS5: $113,022 - $124,885 plus superannuation

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking aSenior Research and Assessment Officerwithin Stolen Generations Reparations Unit.

This is a prioritised 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
The Aboriginal Justice Group of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) is committed to driving systemic change in the justice system, to connect, support and deliver better outcomes for the Aboriginal community. The group works in partnership with Traditional Owners and the Victorian Aboriginal community to embed the principles of self-determination in the justice sector.

The Stolen Generations Reparations Unit sits within the Aboriginal Justice Group and was established in January 2022 to deliver the Stolen Generations Reparations package in Victoria. The team is committed to delivering a reparations process that is fully supported, accessible, transparent and trauma informed. The Package closes on 31 March 2027.

About The Role
The Senior Research and Assessment Officer reports to the Manager Research and Assessment and is responsible for undertaking research and gathering evidence to assess and review applications to the Stolen Generations Reparations package. You will provide advice and recommendations to an Independent Assessment Panel to facilitate decision making around eligibility to the package and work with record-keeping agencies to access historical records pertaining to Stolen Generations in Victoria.

Some Of Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Analyse and synthesise complex research to produce high quality written communications.
• Contribute to preparation of briefing, policy, procedures and meeting papers as required.
• Work with record-keeping agencies to access historical records pertaining to Stolen Generations in Victoria.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with the Victorian Aboriginal community.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal community, both society and culture, and the issues impacting it.
• Demonstrated experience in historical research or experience in assessing complex applications and working with advisory groups, including sophisticated and culturally aware stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent knowledge of state and federal records and archives processes, or an ability to rapidly acquire and apply knowledge.

Aboriginal applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process and are encouraged to contact

if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.
For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) 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.