APS5 Internal Review Officer

Select Aust Sydney; Geelong; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an APS5 Internal Review Officer in Geelong (Victoria) to contribute to administrative justice within a federal government context. You will assess evidence, apply legislation, and provide defensible written recommendations.

The role requires a strong attention to detail, privacy awareness, and the ability to manage a busy caseload with empathy and integrity. This 12-month contract offers exposure to regulatory frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and ongoing service

Qualifications

• Interpreting and applying legislation, policy, and operating frameworks within a government, regulatory, administrative review, or human services environment.
• Analyse detailed evidence, exercise sound judgment, and produce clear, objective, and legally defensible written findings.
• Strong caseload management skills with a proven track record of meeting strict deadlines and balancing competing priorities.
• High-level interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills, including the ability to discuss sensitive outcomes with empathy and clarity.
• Proficiency with digital case management systems, CRM platforms, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Understanding of privacy legislation, confidentiality requirements, and ethical public sector practices.

Responsibilities

• Evidence Assessment & Recommendations: Gather, review, and evaluate information and complex evidence to formulate robust, lawful, and consistent review recommendations under legislative guidelines and policy frameworks.
• Caseload Management: Effectively manage and prioritise a dynamic caseload of review matters to meet statutory and operational timeframes without compromising quality or compliance.
• Participant-Centred Communication: Communicate review outcomes, rights, and appeal processes clearly, empathetically, and professionally to participants, applicants, and their representatives.
• Trauma-Informed Engagement: Apply trauma-informed, person-centred, and culturally responsive approaches when dealing with complex, highly sensitive, or challenging matters.
• Defensible Record Keeping: Accurately document reasons for decisions and maintain comprehensive case files within digital case management and CRM platforms.
• Continuous Improvement: Support quality assurance and service improvement initiatives to enhance decision-making consistency across the team.

Skills

Legislation interpretation

Written findings

Stakeholder communication

Caseload management

Privacy & confidentiality

CRM platforms

Microsoft Office

Tools

CRM platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

APS5 Internal Review Officer | Federal Government

Available Locations: Geelong, Broadmeadows, Dandenong or Richmond (Victoria)

Hourly Rate: $55.24 per hour + super

Contract Term: 12 Month assignments with potential for further extensions

Vacancies : 1 position available

Australian Citizenship is MANDATORY requirement for this role.

About the Opportunity

In this role, you will play a vital part in upholding administrative justice, consistency, and fairness. You will be responsible for conducting internal administrative reviews regarding eligibility and participant funding, weighing evidence against relevant legislation and policy guidelines, and making defensible, person-centred recommendations.

If you have a strong background in administrative decision-making, regulatory compliance, or human services and want to make a meaningful community impact, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Evidence Assessment & Recommendations: Gather, review, and evaluate information and complex evidence to formulate robust, lawful, and consistent review recommendations under legislative guidelines and policy frameworks.
• Caseload Management: Effectively manage and prioritise a dynamic caseload of review matters to meet statutory and operational timeframes without compromising quality or compliance.
• Participant-Centred Communication: Communicate review outcomes, rights, and appeal processes clearly, empathetically, and professionally to participants, applicants, and their representatives.
• Trauma-Informed Engagement: Apply trauma-informed, person-centred, and culturally responsive approaches when dealing with complex, highly sensitive, or challenging matters.
• Defensible Record Keeping: Accurately document reasons for decisions and maintain comprehensive case files within digital case management and CRM platforms.
• Continuous Improvement: Support quality assurance and service improvement initiatives to enhance decision-making consistency across the team.

Skills & Experience Required

• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying legislation, policy, and operating frameworks within a government, regulatory, administrative review, or human services environment.
• Proven ability to analyse detailed evidence, exercise sound judgment, and produce clear, objective, and legally defensible written findings.
• Strong caseload management skills with a proven track record of meeting strict deadlines and balancing competing priorities.
• High-level interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills, including the ability to discuss sensitive outcomes with empathy and clarity.
• Proficiency with digital case management systems, CRM platforms, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Understanding of privacy legislation, confidentiality requirements, and ethical public sector practices.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.