* Utilise your case management expertise to provide support and advice to Victims, Redress and System Reform.
* Fixed, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
About This Role
* Utilise your case management expertise to provide support and advice to Victims, Redress and System Reform.
* Fixed, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
* VPS Grade 5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation.
About The Business Unit
Victims, Redress and System Reform. (VRSR) is part of the Police, Victims, Racing and Coordination Group within the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS). VRSR is responsible for the delivery and reform. of services to victims of crime, placing victims at the centre of the justice system. Among other services, VRSR delivers the Victims of Crime Helpline, Victims Register and statewide Victims Assistance Program, Restorative Justice for Victims of Crime, including the Family Violence Restorative Justice Service and Victim Support for Youth Justice Group Conferencing. VRSR is also responsible for delivering the Victorian Government participation in the National Redress Scheme, Historical Forced Adoption Redress Scheme and Restorative Engagement component of the HFA Scheme and Redress scheme for Victoria Police employees who have experienced workplace sex discrimination and/or sexual harassment.
About The Role
The Senior Consultant role requires speaking with redress participants in a sensitive and trauma-informed manner as well as dealing with material that can be challenging and distressing and will best suit a candidate who is resilient and empathetic.
Some Of Your Duties Will Include
* Provide high-quality victim-centric case management to participants of the respective scheme and supporting them through the application process.
* Work collaboratively with participants to develop support plans and assist them to navigate the schemes from initial engagement to transition and exiting.
* Maintain and enhance practice consistency with a focus on continuous improvement.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position des.cription.
About You
* Significant experience in providing victim-centric case management to vulnerable individuals, with specialist knowledge in allied health, or working with victims of crime, abuse, sexual violence, and/or mental health.
* Highly developed client engagement and case formulation skills, including excellent communication skills.
* Ability to clearly articulate policy framework for the scheme and the unique considerations of this cohort.
How To Apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf format. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles). If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative form at any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
To be eligible to apply
Please apply by 11:59pm May 5th 2026.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
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