Senior Adviser

In this role you will support the activities of the QCS Victims Register by providing information to eligible persons, processing VR applications and providing updates on the prisoner/offender of interest.

The most suitable applicant will demonstrate their applied knowledge, skills and experiences against these essential role requirements of the Individual Contributor leadership stream:

• High level consultation, negotiation, and communication skills to ensure processes are effectively managed across a range of stakeholders.
• Written communication skills, particularly the ability to prepare complex and sensitive reports, briefings, policy papers and submissions.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation and procedures as they apply to the criminal justice system and QCS.
• Ability to provide information and advice to management in relation to victim related issues particularly those related to operations of the QCS Victims Register.
• Interpersonal skills for negotiating with internal and external stakeholders, who often have competing interest on sensitive and complex issues
• Experience in mentoring or supervising other team members.
• Experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of policy for an organisation through analysis of trends and data and a focus on problem solving.
• Ability to develop, prepare and facilitate training and information sessions.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.