Coordinator Of Policies And Procedures (355529)

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.

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

• Assist adult and child victims of crime by:
  • explaining court processes and terminology used by Court personnel;
  • describing physical orientation of court layouts;
  • providing information about court systems;
  • offering personal/emotional support throughout the Court process;
  • discussing the impact of Magistrates/Judges decisions
  • providing a de-briefing service to victims following court appearances;
  • referring to appropriate support services;  and
  • assisting with the practical details of physically getting to Court.
• Accompany adult and child victims to court, police interviews, medical appointments and support services.
• Develop age-appropriate Policies and protocol materials for the Court Support Liaison Service.
• Represent the Service in the Safe at Home interdepartmental project team and other high level working parties for the Safe at Home program.
• In co-operation with the Offender Risk Assessment and Perpetrator Program gather and exchange information related to child victim safety.
• Provide relevant client information to associated programs and referral to appropriate support services.
• Liaise with, and provide advice to, Divisional Managers, Police, Courts and community based organizations about both client and organizational issues.
• Provide support, guidance, motivation and direction to Court Support Team members in relation to policy and Procedures.
• Provide high level state-wide administrative support to the Victims Support Services.

• Current motor vehicle licence.

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:

1. Pre-employment checks

• Arson and fire setting
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person
• Sex-related offences
• Drug and alcohol related offences
• Crimes involving dishonesty
• Crimes involving deception
• Making false declarations
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Serious traffic offences
• Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice
• Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power
• Crimes involving Conspiracy

2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.

3. Identification check.

• Qualifications in counselling and/or trauma counselling.

 Statement of Duties Coordinator, Policies and Procedures (355529) December 2023.docx

 Statement of Duties Coordinator, Policies and Procedures (355529) December 2023.pdf

 About the Department of Justice (Victims Support Service).DOCX

 About the Department of Justice (Victims Support Service).pdf

 Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx

 Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf

 FAQs Short Form Application.docx

 FAQs Short Form Application.pdf

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 (03) 6165 4***.

Catherine Edwards
Manager Victims Support
Email: ***************@justice.tas.gov.au  
Phone: (03) 6165 7524

Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7***