Job description
Agency Attorney-General’s Department Work unit Crime Victims Services Unit
Job title Victims Register Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 13/01/2027
Salary $79,664 - $90,824 Location Darwin
Position number 26863 RTF 359554 Closing 09/11/2026
Contact Officer Jade Leeners, Manager, Victims Register on 8924 4089 or [email protected]
About the agency https://agd.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359554

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on
Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Manage and maintain the Victims Register, provide information to registered victims of crime and concerned persons and provide
quality administrative support to the Crime Victims Services Unit (CVSU).
Context statement
The Victims Register Coordinator works within the CVSU to administer the Victims Register, ensuring the provision of accurate,
relevant and timely information to victims, legal representatives and other stakeholders under the Victims of Crime Rights and




Services Act 2006. The Victims Register Coordinator must have a high level of attention to detail, accuracy and initiative in
addition to well-developed communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion within a statutory
setting.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide timely information, education and support to victims of crime, legal representatives, service providers and other

persons as required by the Victims of Crime Rights and Services Act 2006.
2. Establish, maintain and develop the Victims Register in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures.
3. Contribute to the ongoing development, implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures, forms, templates,

practices, systems and information relating to the operation of the Victims Register.
4. Maintain the Victims Register database and associated records management.
5. Work with other divisions of the Attorney-General’s Department and external agencies for the effective administration of

the legislation.
6. Provide administrative support service and other support to officers of the unit, as required, including providing assistance to

clients and relieving other AO4 CVSU officer functions as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated ability in the interpretation and application of legislation.
2. High standards of professional ethics, discretion,



confidentiality and accountability in relation to the release of offender

information to victims of crime and other interested persons.
3. Well-developed cross-cultural skills and an understanding of trauma-informed principles to enable effective, safe and

supportive interaction with victims of violent crime from a wide range of socioeconomic, geographic backgrounds and diverse
cultures.

4. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills to provide advice and interact effectively with victims of violent
crime and a range of stakeholders including legal representatives, support groups, service providers, and other Government
agencies.

5. Well-developed ability to plan, program and coordinate workloads and meet strict deadlines, with high-level problem-solving
skills and ability to use initiative.

6. Well-developed ability to work with limited supervision and as part of a team.
7. Demonstrated ability in providing a range of office support and administrative services, together with proficiency in the use of

associated office automation products, computer software and database maintenance and administration.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the issues and challenges providing assistance to victims of violent crime.
2. Understanding or experience in, working within the criminal justice system.
Further information
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from
this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. A completed pre-employment form is to be submitted with your online
application, to support the selection panel in assessing your application.

📌 Victims Register Coordinator (Darwin)
🏢 Attorney-General's Department
📍 Darwin