• Justice and Community Safety
• ACT Human Rights Commission
• Victims of Crime Commissioner
• Victim Support ACT
• Administrative Services Officer Class 6
• Salary Range: $87,715 - $100,388 (PN: 36995)

Victim Support ACT is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent research and communication skills to join our team at the ACT Human Rights Commission. This role provides a unique opportunity to work directly with people affected by crime and to drive systemic reform to promote the rights and interests of people affected by crime.

Duties of the Legal and Policy Adviser include:

• preparing advice for the Victims of Crime Commissioner on issues relating to the rights and interests of victims of crime;
• assisting in the implementation of the new Charter of Rights for Victims of Crime;
• advocating for the rights and interests of individuals affected by crime;
• working with criminal justice agencies, government and non-government entities to promote victim rights; and
• providing secretariat support to the ACT Family Violence Intervention Program.

If you want to work in a collaborative, fast-paced team where there is opportunity for initiative and innovation, this role is for you.

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. If you are a person with a disability and would like assistance to apply for this position, please contact the position contact officer.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration click here.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for 18 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Successful applicants should ideally be available to commence in their new role within two weeks of acceptance of offer.

How to Apply:

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

Contact Officer: Allison Munro or Heidi Yates [email protected], [email protected], using the subject line: Legal and Policy Adviser enquiry via EthicalJobs.