32533, several

Closes: 24 February 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 32533, several
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 03 February 2026
Contact Officer: Linda Drumgold on Linda.Drumgold@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 6201

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Details: Victim Support ACT (VSACT) is seeking highly motivated individuals with excellent advocacy and communication skills to join our team at the ACT Human Rights Commission. Working under the direction of the Victims Register Manager, this role will administer the Adult Offenders Victims Register, the Youth Justice Victims Register and the Affected Persons Registers in accordance with the Charter of Victims Rights and other legislation.

Duties of the Victims Register Advocate include:

• Working collaboratively with external stakeholders to advocate for the rights and interests of victims of crime and affected persons;
• Working directly with victims of crime and affected persons to provide trauma-informed support and advocacy, including the provision of information, risk assessment and safety planning;
• Providing advocacy and assistance to victims of crime should they wish to make submissions in relation to an offender parole application, release on license application and/or external leave application;
• Providing advocacy and assistance to affected persons and appearing at ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) Hearings and making submissions on behalf of affected persons.

If you want to work in a collaborative, fast-paced team where there is opportunity for initiative and innovation, this role is for you.

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 ACT Public Service (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:

• Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting victims and affected persons, including family violence and sexual violence, and the importance of victims rights in relation to the three registers.
• Demonstrated experience in working directly with victims and affected persons and vulnerable members of the community.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the ACT criminal justice system and the ACAT and the roles and responsibilities of agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret legislation and legal documents for practical application.

Notes: There are several permanent full-time positions available.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to apply: Please review the Position Description for the role and provide a written pitch up to two pages demonstrating your Ability and Experience to perform the role, addressing both the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities. Please also provide a current curriculum vitae including the details of two referees with your pitch.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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There are several permanent full-time positions available.