Senior Review Officer

Office Of The Children'S Guardian; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing programs

Learning & development opportunities

Hybrid/flexible working

Job summary

Office of the Children\'s Guardian (NSW) is seeking a Senior Review Officer to join a dynamic team focused on safeguarding children. You will help drive complex internal reviews and evidence-based decision-making in a collaborative environment.

The role includes reviewing records, applying legislation and policies, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure high standards of decision quality. Hybrid/flexible working arrangements are available for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience in law, public administration, policy or another relevant discipline.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check.
• Security and vetting checks.
• Experience in evidence-based administrative decision-making or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and determine internal reviews and disqualification reassessments of complex case matters in accordance with legislative, policy and procedural requirements.
• Collect, review and categorise criminal, workplace and related records, in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and organisational procedures.
• Critically analyse large volumes of primary source material from applicants and stakeholders to identify key facts and assess probity and relevance.

Job description

Office of the Children's Guardian Senior Review Officer

• Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic workplace and play a role in keeping our children safe.
• Join a supportive and collaborative team culture with learning & development opportunities with access to health & wellbeing programs.
• Several full-time, temporary roles located at Strawberry Hills with hybrid / flexible working arrangements.
• Clerk Grade 9/10 - $133,348 - $146,945 (plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading).

About the Office of Children's Guardian

The Office of the Children's Guardian (OCG) upholds NSW children and young people's right to be safe by overseeing, regulating and monitoring organisations and individuals that provide services to children. We are guided by our values of integrity, trust, service, accountability, respect and empathy. To find out more about the Office of the Children's Guardian, visit our website.

About the role

The role undertakes complex internal review and reassessment functions across a range of legislative and regulatory matters, making decisions and recommendations in accordance with legislative, policy and procedural requirements. The role supports consistent, high-quality and evidence-based decision-making through collaboration, quality assurance and continuous improvement activities across the Internal Review team We are seeking a motivated and resilient person to:

• Conduct and determine internal reviews and disqualification reassessments of complex case matters in accordance with legislative, policy and procedural requirements.
• Collect, review and categorise criminal, workplace and related records, in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and organisational procedures.
• Critically analyse large volumes of primary source material from applicants and stakeholders to identify key facts, assess accuracy, and evaluate probity and relevance under applicable legislation and policies.

Key knowledge and experience

• Demonstrated knowledge/skills in, or an ability to acquire a sound understanding of, assessment in the NSW child protection system and/or the disability sector in an administrative law context
• Proven experience working in an evidence-based, administrative decision-making (or similar) environment and operating in complex policy
• Demonstrated ability to review, interpret, and analyse complex or sensitive information from multiple sources, and apply evidence-based approaches to support fair and consistent decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels, prepare clear, objective reports and engage professionally with diverse stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience in law, public administration, policy, social work, psychology or another relevant discipline.
• All roles associated with the Office of the Children's Guardian are required to have a current NSW Working with Children Check.
• Employment at the Office of the Children's Guardian is subject to the satisfactory completion of security and vetting checks.

Our commitment to Diversity

We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. The OCG encourages applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact the OCG People and Culture team on [phone] or [e-mail] and advise of your preferred method of communication.

Applications closing date: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 10:00am A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process.