Risk Assessment Officer – Child Safety (Hybrid)

Office of the Children's Guardian; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Wellbeing resources

Novated leasing

Job summary

The Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG) is creating a talent pool for Risk Assessment Officer opportunities in the Working With Children Check Directorate, based in Redfern/Strawberry Hills with hybrid arrangements. Suitable candidates may be considered for temporary and ongoing roles over the next 18 months, including those with transferable skills from government, regulatory, or related fields.

Essential requirements include relevant qualifications, ability to obtain a NSW Working With

Qualifications

• Experience in risk assessment environments and related governance processes.
• Ability to analyse complex information and make defensible decisions.
• Strong written communication and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Review information from multiple sources for Working With Children Check applications.
• Prepare clear, well-reasoned written recommendations.
• Manage a diverse caseload of risk assessment matters.
• Engage with applicants, agencies and stakeholders.
• Contribute to consistent, high-quality decision-making.

Skills

Risk assessment

Caseload management

Stakeholder engagement

Written recommendations

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

The Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG) is creating a talent pool for Risk Assessment Officer opportunities in the Working With Children Check Directorate, based in Redfern/Strawberry Hills with hybrid arrangements. Suitable candidates may be considered for temporary and ongoing roles over the next 18 months, including those with transferable skills from government, regulatory, or related fields.

Essential requirements include relevant qualifications, ability to obtain a NSW Working With