Department of JusticeVictims Support Services
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 17 November, 2024 11:55 PM AEST.
Award/Classification:Tasmanian State Service Award - Professional Stream Band 2
$98,999.00 to $119,801.00 per annum
Employment type:Permanent, full-time
Region:North West
Location:Burnie
The Victims Support Services was established to meet the needs of Victims of Crime within our community. The position provides information, support, assistance and counselling services for adult and child victims of crime. The Counsellor is responsible for providing high quality counselling services within the framework of the model of practice endorsed by the Victims of Crime service.
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.
The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.
Hours per fortnight:73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties:Assist victims of crime by:providing face to face and telephone counselling and support services;provision of assessment and case planning services;providing information about court systems;liaising with other service providers to coordinate client support services.Contribute to the development of service priorities, standards and guidelines for the work undertaken by Victims of Crime service.Undertake administrative tasks within the area of responsibility including setting priorities, case and file reviews.Provide quality counselling to victims of crime within an identified practice framework.Develop service linkages that improve the quality of service delivered to victims of crime.A degree of at least three years duration relevant to the professional duties to be undertaken is required, as provided by a recognised university.Current motor vehicle licence.Pre-employment Checks:The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
Arson and fire settingViolent crimes and crimes against the personSex-related offencesDrug and alcohol related offencesCrimes involving dishonestyCrimes involving deceptionMaking false declarationsMalicious damage and destruction to propertySerious traffic offencesCrimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and JusticeCrimes against Executive or the Legislative PowerCrimes involving ConspiracyDisciplinary action in previous employment.Application Process:To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.
Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on .
Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.#J-18808-Ljbffr