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Assess and determine applications for victims support in accordance with the Victims Rights & Support Act 2013. Provide individualized written decisions that adhere to administrative law principles and therapeutic jurisprudence.
Requires a degree in Law, Psychology, or Social Work. Candidates must hold or be able to obtain a baseline security clearance.
Location: Parramatta with access to flexible work arrangements.
Salary: Departmental Professional Officer, Grade 5 $146,831 - $149,739 per annum + super + leave loading.
We are creating a Talent Pool to fill future ongoing and temporary opportunities, both full-time and part-time, as they arise over the next 18 months.
What you’ll do
As an Assessor you will, under delegation of the Commissioner of Victims’ Rights, assess and determine applications for victims support within the provisions of the Victims Rights & Support Act 2013.
Applications are decided in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures, administrative law principles and service standards. The Assessor has a high level of discretion in making their decisions.
The role provides applicants with individualised written decisions setting out the reasons for the decision. The written decisions are made in accordance with administrative law principles, including sufficiency of reasons, and show an understanding of therapeutic jurisprudence.
What we’re looking for
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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
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We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close 17th July 2026 at 11:59pm
Got a question?
For more information about the role, please contact the hiring manager Lisa Devine on 0478 050 292 | [email protected]
If you have any questions about the application process or would like to request a recruitment adjustment (for example submitting your application in a different format), please call Dean on 02 9765 3526 or email the recruiter
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
We are creating a Talent Pool to fill future ongoing and temporary roles and this pool is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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