Coordinator Screening Unit

Advisory Services & Legislation; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is seeking a Coordinator for the Screening Unit, responsible for managing service delivery and referrals for record checks. The ideal candidate will oversee a team to ensure sound practice standards and quality decision-making. This fixed-term role offers a salary between $105,167 and $114,938, with a closing date for applications on January 9, 2026. Join us in delivering essential community services in a professional and ethical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating service delivery and managing workload.
• Ability to complete complex Record Screening Assessments.
• Strong communication skills to provide accurate advice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate service delivery and workload management of the Records Screening Team.
• Manage referral processes for Departmental and Criminal Record Checks.
• Provide accurate advice to line management and stakeholders.

Skills

Workload management

Performance management

Referral processes

Communication

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Coordinator Screening Unit Division : Professional Standards, Regulation & Legal Position No : 011734 Salary : Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 pa + Super - PSCSAA 2024 Work Type : Fixed Term - Full Time Location : Perth Closing Date : 2026-01-09 4 : 00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, community initiatives and regional services reform.

The Professional Standards, Regulation and Legal Division exists to ensure the Department is enabled and nurtured to be effectively governed and risk‑managed with high levels of professional standards and integrity, and meets our legal and ethical obligations to clients, the Government, Ministers, stakeholders and taxpayers. The Division also upholds the highest ethical and professional standards, protecting interests and people within the areas of Child Safety, Community Housing and Disability Services.

Opportunity

As a Coordinator Screening Unit, you will be responsible for :

• coordinating the service delivery and workload management of the Records Screening Team,
• managing the referral processes of Departmental and Criminal Record Checks to the Senior Assessment Team and / or the relevant approving Authority,
• completing the more complex Record Screening Assessments that are not referred to the Senior Assessment Team,
• providing accurate advice to line management and key Stakeholders as required, and
• supervising, performance managing and supporting the Team to ensure the development and maintenance of sound Practice Standards so that quality decisions are being made within agreed timeframes.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position.

There is currently(1)fixed term full‑time position available for filling from as soon as possible to 31 December 2026, with the possibility of extensions and / or permanency.

The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers in this or similar roles.

Join the Department of Communities

Apply online by clicking the ‘ Apply for Job ’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only :

• A current resume / CV.
• A two [2] page summary outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the job description and Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria).
• A copy of all qualification / s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume / CV (if applicable).
• An application form (for hard copy applications only).

Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) during the selection process.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers :

TTY / voice calls - 133 677

Integrity and Honesty

The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity.

In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undertake criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click .

Equity and Diversity

Communities welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4 : 00pm will not be accepted.

Attachments

You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader. Position Title Coordinator Screening Unit Agency Department of Communities Salary Location Perth Unit / Division Professional Standards, Regulation & Legal Branch Advisory Services & Legislation Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Position No. 011734 Closing Date Position Title Coordinator Screening Unit Branch Advisory Services & Legislation Location Perth Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Position No. 011734 Salary Closing Date Agency Department of Communities Description The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, community initiatives and regional services reform. The Professional Standards, Regulation and Legal Division exists to ensure the Department is enabled and nurtured to be effectively governed and risk-managed with high levels of professional standards and integrity, and meets our legal and ethical obligations to clients, the Government, Ministers, stakeholders and taxpayers. The Division also upholds the highest ethical and professional standards, protecting interests and people within the areas of Child Safety, Community Housing and Disability Services.