Senior Review & Assessment Officer - Fixed Term

Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing in Ballarat is seeking a Senior Review and Assessment Officer on a fixed-term full-time basis. The role involves reviewing and assessing complex Working with Children and NDIS checks, producing objective recommendations on suitability to hold a card, and managing cases autonomously.

You will liaise with applicants, cardholders, and external agencies to obtain information, draft clear briefings for executive management, and

Qualifications

• Experience in reviewing complex applications and making objective recommendations.
• Ability to interrogate information from multiple sources including agencies.
• Excellent written briefs for executive management.

Responsibilities

• Review complex Working with Children and NDIS checks and assess suitability.
• Conduct sensitive investigations and autonomous case management.
• Prepare concise briefings for executive management with recommendations.

Job description

Fixed Term - Full Time - Ballarat Location - Up to 12 months from 04 Jan 2027THE ROLEThe role of the Senior Review and Assessment Officer is to undertake the review and assessment of complex Working with Children and NDIS check applications and produce comprehensive and accurate assessments in a timely manner.ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDEDay-to-day your responsibilities will include:Review and analyse information related to applications and produce objective, comprehensive and accurate assessments.Undertake sensitive investigations and critical analysis of information from a range of sources to evaluate applications/reassessments and make an objective recommendation on the individual's suitability to have a card.Undertake autonomous case management of applications and reassessments.Prepare and write clear and concise briefings to the department's executive management outlining recommendations on the assessment of Checks.Undertake liaison with applicants, cardholders and external agencies (including Corrections Victoria, Courts, Police Department of Human Services, treating professional and professional bodies) to obtain relevant information to assist the assessment of applications/reassessments.For more details, please open the position description.HOW TO APPLYApplicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please contact SSR HR at [e-mail].