Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $81,496 - $98,955

Grade: VPS 3

Occupation: Administration

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/D01898D01899JULY2026

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

- Help victims of violent crime access financial assistance with care and respect.
- Review applications and support people through a simple and fair process.
- Join a landmark reform that puts victims and their recovery first.
- Build a meaningful career while making a real difference every day.
- 2 x Ongoing, full-time vacancies available, earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As financial assistance scheme (FAS) intake and triage officer,



you will help victims of crime access financial assistance through a fair, straightforward and supportive process.

You will review applications, speak with victims and their support people and help prepare applications for assessment.

You will:

- review applications and identify required documents for assessment
- analyse applications and decide their priority and complexity under policies and procedures
- make timely interim decisions using available evidence to meet immediate needs
- communicate with victims in a trauma-informed, culturally safe and respectful way
- manage invoice payments and complete accurate records while supporting Aboriginal cultural safety and victim-centred practice.

About you

A qualification or experience in community services, social work, criminology, psychology, victim services or family violence is desirable. Experience supporting people affected by trauma is highly valued.

You should also have:

- experience providing trauma-informed support to people affected by crime
- knowledge of family violence, sexual assault and culturally safe practice
- confidence using Salesforce or a similar case management system
- strong judgement, communication skills and the ability to solve problems while treating people with respect.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Assistant Manager Sandra Kekultowage at [email protected].





Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

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 formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

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 envi ronment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

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Applications close Monday 3 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

20 July 2026

📌 FAS Intake and Triage Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety
📍 Melbourne