Closes: 22 September 2026
Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5 Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation
Position No: 46587
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 15 September 2026
Contact Officer: Amy Pes on
[email protected] or (02) 6205 2304
Details: The ACT Victims of Crime Commissioner (VOCC) is seeking an assessor with sound skills interpreting legislation to support decision making to work as part of the ACT Victims of Crime Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS).
The FAS Assessor will assess and determine applications for victims of crime under the Victims of Crime (Financial Assistance) Act 2016, managing an individual caseload of applications. The FAS Assessor makes timely, accurate and well-reasoned decisions about applications in accordance with legislation and policy.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in law is highly desirable.
- Experience working with victims of crime, including people affected by domestic, family and sexual violence is highly desirable.
- Experience working with justice and community stakeholders is highly desirable.
- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A Merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill potential vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. How to Apply: See the attached Position Description for further information regarding duties and responsibilities. Interested applicants should prepare:
- A two page pitch addressing the Qualified/Technical Skills and Knowledge, the Behavioural Capabilities and Compliance Requirements/Qualifications as outlined in the Position Description.
- A curriculum vitae and the contact details of at least two referees.
Applications should be submitted Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
Note
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
📌 Assessor | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency (Canberra)
🏢 Act Government
📍 Canberra