Description:
As the Senior Review Officer, you will be appointed by the Chief Executive as a Government Assessor to undertake evidence-based decision making in line with legislative intent to provide financial assistance to victims of crime.You will also play a pivotal role in identifying opportunities to enhance operational policy.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertakes complex evidence-based decision making in accordance with the Act.
- Deliver quality and responsive services to clients through the application of VAQ resources, policies, processes, systems and technologies.
- Effective case-management of applications for financial assistance, including accurate record-keeping, meeting objectives and progressing work within legislated timeframes.
- Maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders, including other departmental business units and the non-government sector, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of VAQ services.
- Undertake comprehensive analysis and provide advice to the Executive Manager, Policy and Projects on operational policy and legislative issues relating to VAQ service delivery.
- Conduct relevant research related to victims of crime and maintain up to date and in-depth knowledge of the Act and other relevant legislation.
- Represent VAQ at Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) hearings.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/678115/26
Closing Date: Friday, 20th February 2026
Occupational group Justice & Legal
5 Feb 2026;
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