Aboriginal Project Officer, ATSI Identified, Victims Services

    Reference: JAG10/0238
    Clerk Grade 7-8
    Parramatta, Permanent Full Time
     
    Salary range: $75,137 - $83,171
    Total remuneration package valued up to: $91,779
     
    Provides support to the Director Victims Services in the development, implementation and evaluation of key Victims Services best practice projects and programs relating to Aboriginal victims of crime. 
     
    Selection Criteria:
     
    ·      Aboriginality;
    ·      Demonstrated knowledge and experience of the NSW justice system and of the range of providers of legal services in NSW;
    ·      Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues related to the support of victims of crime, particularly in relation to the issues affecting Aboriginal victims involved in and accessing the justice system;
    ·      Experience in liaising, consulting and negotiating with government and/or non-government agencies and Aboriginal communities;
    ·      Highly developed project management, problem solving, time management and organisational skills, including an ability to work independently and to deadlines;
    ·      Demonstrated understanding of, experience in and commitment to the provision of effective customer service;
    ·      Proven high level written and oral communication skills including consultation, presentation and report writing.
     
    Job Notes:
    An Aboriginal person (as defined by the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983) means a person who:
     
    (a)  is a member of the Aboriginal race of Australia, and
    (b)  identifies as an Aboriginal person, and
    (c)  is accepted by the Aboriginal community as an Aboriginal person
     
    Applicants must obtain an information package and address all criteria in the advertisement. Applicants must apply on line. Please quote JAG reference number when submitting application.
     
    Inquiries:
    Sarah Wayland  sarah_wayland@agd.nsw.gov.au  02) 8688 5414
     
    Closing date: 2 April 2010 

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