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.

Job details

• 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. 

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/690866/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 18th June 2026

Further information

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Documents

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• 690866-26-Role Description (Word, 500KB)
  Role Description
  
  690866-26-Candidate Information Package (Word, 614KB)
  Information Package for Applicants