AddressThe Director will lead the renewal of the expanded and inter-agency Wraparound support program for victim-survivors of Sexual Violence. This will include chairing Wraparound meetings, working collaboratively with partner agencies to facilitate active participation in Wraparound and supporting holistic and best-practice justice and social service responses to Sexual Violence, and monitoring and developing Wraparound procedures and reporting processes.
The Director will also lead a team of Sexual Violence Advocates who will assist victim-survivors to navigate their support and justice options in line with Recommendation 3(b) of the ‘Listen. Take Action to Prevent, Believe and Heal’ Report (the Report); lead the delivery of the ACT’s Sexual Assault Legal Service Pilot in conjunction with the Women’s Legal Centre ACT (WLC); and lead VSACT’s contribution to the implementation of recommendations arising from the Sexual Assault (Police) Review program (the SAPR Review), established in response to recommendation 15 of the Report.
This is a challenging role which requires significant experience providing support and advocacy for victim-survivors.
The ACT Human Rights Commission values its diverse work team. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
Note: This is a full-time permanent position available immediately. An order of merit or merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future similar vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: See the attached Position Description for further information regarding duties and responsibilities. Interested applicants should prepare a two-page pitch addressing the professional/technical skills and knowledge, the behavioural capabilities and compliance requirements / qualifications as outlined in the Position Description. Please upload your pitch, along with a curriculum vitae ad the contact details of at least two referees
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