Members, Victims Advisory Board

The Honourable Greg Smith SC MP, Attorney General, is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment as members of the Victims Advisory Board for a period of up to three years. The Board was established under the Victims Rights and Support Act 2013 to advise the Attorney General on policies, practices and reforms relating to victims support services, including financial assistance; consult victims of crime, community victims support groups and Government agencies on issues and policies concerning victims of crime; and promote legislative, administrative or other reforms to meet the needs of victims of crime.

The NSW Government is committed to increasing the representation of women, people of culturally diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and young people on Government boards and committees, and applications by individuals from these groups are welcomed. A commitment to the principles of social justice and cultural diversity is essential.

Selection Criteria: Understanding of issues pertaining to victims of crime; experience in working with victims of crime; experience in policy and service delivery to victims of crime; and ability to contribute to a high-level advisory board.

Inquiries: Mr Brendan Thomas, Assistant Director General, Crime Prevention and Community Programs, Department of Attorney General and Justice, (02) 8688 7620.

Please visit www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/appointments to apply.
Applications in Word or PDF addressing the selection criteria, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and the names of at least two referees, must be completed online by 5 July 2013.