Team Leader, Victims Assistance Unit

Department of Justice
Victims Support Services
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 24 January, 2024 11:55 PM
Position details
Applications close:
Wednesday 24 January, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5
Salary:
$96,584.00 to $101,313.00 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Hobart
Job description:
The position of Team Leader provides information, support, referral, and assistance for victims of crime along with guidance, direction and policy support to the Victims Assistance Unit staff located in Hobart.
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.
Period of Appointment
Fixed term for 12 (twelve) months
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
Coordinate and supervise a team together with providing training, advice and performance development.
Assess applications made under the Victims of Crime Assistance Act and provide relevant information and advice as required.
Assess and supervise Victims of Crime Assistance applications and payment process, and finalisation of applications for hearing or decision on the papers that includes overseeing, registering and compiling information on files that is sensitive and highly confidential. Undertake award preparation and payment information as a result of decisions.
Undertake high-level administrative and clerical functions associated with the day-to-day operations of the Victims Assistance Unit. Work in conjunction with the Assessment Officers and Coordinator and Systems Administrator.
Contribute to the development of the organisation’s policy, procedures, and practices.
Liaise and provide information to victims of crime, victims of crime services, staff from within the Department of Justice and concerned members of the public.
Provide advice and supervision to Victims Assistance Unit staff with a focus on the on-going development of knowledge, competence, and professional judgement.
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:
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.
Desirable Requirements
Current drivers licence
How to apply
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.
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 4912.
For more information
Catherine Edwards Manager, Victims Support Services Email: catherine.edwards@justice.tas.gov.au Phone: (03) 6165 7524
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team (03) 6165 7603