We are now accepting expressions of interest for

Sexual Violence Review Board

The board identifies and reviews systemic issues, and provides recommendations about systemic improvements for the reporting, investigation and prosecution of sexual offences.

Applications are now closed.

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A new Sexual Violence Review Board for Queensland

The Queensland Sexual Violence Review Board is a new board, and the first of its kind in Australia. It is part of our commitment to supporting victims of sexual violence. It will identify and review systemic issues relating to the reporting, investigating and prosecution of sexual offences in Queensland.

The board is established under the Victims’ Commissioner and Sexual Violence Review Board Act 2024. It will:

  • review government policy and practices

  • provide recommendations about systemic improvements

  • oversee the implementation of those recommendations

  • meet at least 4 times a year.

Applications are open from Monday 10 March 2025 and close on Monday 31 March 2025.

Applying for the Board

 

We are looking for people who reflect the social, cultural and linguistic diversity of the Queensland community. We welcome and encourage applications from:

  • Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people

  • people with disability

  • people who identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ community

  • women

  • people living in remote and regional Queensland.

Apply for a position on the board if you:  

  • have professional experience and skills supporting  victims of sexual violence

  • have professional experience and skills in dealing with sexual violence in Queensland’s court system

  • have lived experience of sexual violence

  • are a Torres Strait Islander person and/ or Aboriginal person with lived experience of sexual violence and/ or professional experience and skills supporting First Nations victims of sexual violence.

The board will be chaired by the Victims’ Commissioner.

Its members will also include:

  • the Police Commissioner (or delegate)

  • the Director of Public Prosecutions (or delegate)

  • public servants with qualifications in forensic medicine and/ or the court system in Queensland.

For further information or to submit an EOI, visit www.luminarypartners.com.au/svr.

Read the Act

Established under the Victims’ Commissioner and Sexual Violence Review Board Act 2024, the Sexual Violence Review Board is dedicated to identifying and reviewing systemic issues related to the reporting, investigation, and prosecution of sexual offences in Queensland.

How to Apply

Requirements

Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal history check. Prospective members will be asked to consent to a check as part of this expression of interest process.

To express your interest, please ensure your application includes the following:

1.     Completed forms:

2.     Statement of suitability (no more than two pages), outlining:

  • How you meet the eligibility criteria for appointment.

  • The relevant experience and expertise you have, and how these would contribute to the Board performing its functions.

3.     Current curriculum vitae (no more than four pages).

If you need assistance with your application please reach out to us.

Applications are now closed.

For application enquiries, please reach out to our team.

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