Witness Intermediaries Panel
The Witness Intermediary Scheme Pilot (the Scheme) operates in all regions of Tasmania and interest is sought from North West Tasmania. The Scheme provides an exciting opportunity for appropriately qualified professionals to utilise their skills in the criminal justice system.
The Department of Justice is seeking expressions of interest for people with expertise in communication for appointment to undertake the role of a witness intermediary from:
- Speech pathologists,
- Psychologists,
- Occupational therapists,
- Social workers, or
- Other people with qualifications or appropriate skills in working with children or people with communication needs.
Witness intermediaries work alongside police, lawyers and judges to ensure that children and vulnerable witnesses are supported to communicate their best evidence.
For more information please contact:
Marita O’Connell
Assistant Director, Child Abuse Royal Commission Response Unit
Department of Justice
intermediary@justice.tas.gov.au
Ph. 03 6165 4802
Applications including a CV and a statement addressing the selection criteria should be marked ‘Personal and Confidential’, and sent to:
Marita O’Connell
Department of Justice
GPO Box 825
HOBART TAS 7001
or by email to: intermediary@justice.tas.gov.au
Applications will be acknowledged when received.
An information package (DOCX, 1.3 MB) for people interested in applying is available on the Department of Justice website.
Seeking help?
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Strong Families, Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line:- Phone: 1800 000 123
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Family Violence Counselling and Support Service:- Phone: 1800 608 122
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Relationships Australia Tasmania:- Phone: 1300 364 277