WWC & NDIS Screening: Initial Assessment Specialist

Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SSR Victoria is seeking an Initial Assessment Officer for a fixed-term up to 18 October 2028 to conduct preliminary assessments of WWC and NDIS screening applications, including those with criminal records or other findings. The role supports operational teams through expert knowledge and QA across cases.

You will liaise with external agencies and internal teams, manage relevant databases, and contribute to performance reporting while maintaining strict timelines and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience with WWC Check and NDIS Worker Screening processes.
• Ability to manage time-sensitive workloads.
• Strong data collection and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake accurate and timely initial assessments of WWC Check and NDIS Worker Screening applications and reassessments.
• Manage the ChildCheck and DisCheck databases' requirements for initial assessments.
• Communicate with applicants and Clearance holders regarding WWC Check and NDIS Worker Screening applications and reassessments.
• Collate data and statistics and assist with data analysis and performance reporting.
• Prioritise workloads in a time-sensitive environment.
• Liaise with external agencies (Corrections, Victoria Police, Courts) and internal Legal Services as needed to evaluate assessments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

ChildCheck database

DisCheck database

Job description

SSR Victoria is seeking an Initial Assessment Officer for a fixed-term up to 18 October 2028 to conduct preliminary assessments of WWC and NDIS screening applications, including those with criminal records or other findings. The role supports operational teams through expert knowledge and QA across cases.

You will liaise with external agencies and internal teams, manage relevant databases, and contribute to performance reporting while maintaining strict timelines and accuracy.