Vacancy Reference No: J227/09

Closing Date: 19 October 2009

Position Title: Assessor (Multiple vacancies)
Branch / Division Victims Assistance Unit
Community Justice Services
Justice Administration
Location: Brisbane
Classification: AO5
Status Permanent
Hours will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary Range (per fortnight): $2,422.50 to $2,633.00

Contact Name and Title: Nicola Doumany, A/Director

Telephone: (07) 3109 1690

OUR PURPOSE

To deliver an open and accessible justice system that protects and supports a fair and stable society
based on the rule of law.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY
• To provide grants of financial assistance and professional services for victims of crime in Queensland
to assist them to recover from their injuries, within the Department of Justice and Attorney-General’s
Victims Assistance Unit (VAU).

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Make timely, fair and well reasoned decisions on less complex applications for financial assistance
under the Victims of Crime Assistance Act 2009 as directed and in accordance with business rules.
• Prepare grants of assistance for approval in accordance with business rules.
• Monitor systems, procedures and protocols to ensure effective coordination of applications for
assistance and that they are managed in a timely and efficient manner and in accordance with
departmental policies.
• Liaise as required with the Director, Service Coordination on issues relating to referral and
coordination of services for VAU applicants.
• Liaise with VAU clients and their representatives as required in relation to applications for assistance.
• Maintain accurate records within the VAU database on applications for assistance.

YOUR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

We are seeking highly motivated, energetic and proactive people to work as part of our dynamic team.
You will be assessed on the basis of relevant capability and capacity for the following:
• Demonstrated ability to make timely, fair decisions with minimal supervision according to law in a
high volume jurisdiction in which clients are not legally represented.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to
communicate sensitively and effectively with people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Ability to acquire sound knowledge of the Victims of Crime Assistance Act 2009.
• Demonstrated investigative, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to plan and manage conflicting priorities.

YOUR BENEFITS

You will work in a flexible organisation with fantastic employment conditions. We offer competitive pay
and generous superannuation. We encourage and support diversity and family-friendly work practices.

HOW TO APPLY

We would like you to provide:

• An application form (not required if applying on Smartjobs).
• A statement of claim/information in no more than two pages including examples outlining your
suitability for the role referring to key points under “Your Experience and Skills”, which directly relate
to “Your Key Responsibilities”.
• Your current resume providing information which demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements
of the role.

People from diverse backgrounds including non-English speaking backgrounds, people with a disability,
women, and Indigenous people are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Applications will remain current for 12 months.
• Probationary periods may apply.