Senior Assessor – Financial Assistance Scheme – ACT Human Rights Commission

• Administrative Services Officer Class 6
• Salary Range: $95,746 – $109,072 

The ACT Victims of Crime Commissioner (VOCC) is seeking a senior assessor with demonstrated professional experience interpreting legislation to support decision making to work as part of the ACT Victims of Crime Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS).

The FAS Senior Assessor will assess and determine applications for victims of crime under the Victims of Crime (Financial Assistance) Act 2016, carrying an individual caseload of complex applications. The FAS Senior Assessor will also exercise discretion in decision making, framed by the relevant legislative frameworks, operating in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Demonstrated professional experience interpreting legislation, regulations and other guideline materials to support decision making.
• Demonstrated experience communicating with vulnerable, diverse client groups about their rights and entitlements.
• Well-developed liaison and communication skills, including the ability to prepare and refine complex workplace documents.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team, and also autonomously.
• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to set priorities and monitor work-flow, in the context of a high-volume of work.

Notes: This is an expected vacancy for a permanent position. 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: 

Please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application.

For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au.

Contact Officer: Kylie Woodward (02) 6205 5197 [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Assessor – Financial Assistance Scheme enquiry via EthicalJobs.