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(FAS) Financial Assistance Scheme Assessor

Victorian Government • Melbourne • 1d ago

Make decisions on eligibility for financial assistance as per legislation Great opportunity with an ongoing role within the Financial Assistance Scheme team VPS4 salary: $100,894 to $114,476 plus superannuation This is a prioritised role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 About Us: The Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) is a landmark reform that has replaced the judicially based Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal with an administrative scheme that prioritises the needs of victims and supports their recovery from violent crime. The FAS has been highly anticipated by victims and stakeholders and represents a major leap forward in the Victorian Government's response to victims of crime. Established under the Victims of Crime (Financial Assistance Scheme) Act 2022 (the Act) the FAS provides financial assistance through an easy to navigate process that is fair, sensitive, and responsive to victims' needs. It acknowledges harm done to victims and strives to be trauma informed, inclusive and culturally safe. About the Role: This is an exciting opportunity to deliver a major new initiative for victims of crime. Reporting to the FAS Senior Assessor you will be responsible for the review and approval of applications for financial assistance as per the Act, established policy, guidelines, and procedures. Some of your duties will include: Reviewing and approving applications and requests for payments as per the Act, and interpretation of established policy, guidelines, and procedures. Escalating complex and high-risk applications and decisions as appropriate. Identifying, analysing, and providing advice on documentary evidence requirements for applicants or their appointed representative to enable assessment of their application. To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description. About You: To be successful in this role, you will have: Knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal community, both society and culture, and the issues impacting it. The ability to communicate sensitively and work effectively with the Victorian Aboriginal community. Knowledge of victims of crime legislation and policy, exercise judgement autonomously within the scope of the role, and escalate issues as necessary. Demonstrated experience in applying trauma-informed approaches to providing support services or capacity to rapidly acquire and apply knowledge. How to Apply: Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Applicants should highlight any experience working with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities in their cover letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. 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 format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. 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.