Initial Assessment Officer

THE ROLE

The role of an Initial Assessment Officer is to conduct preliminary assessments of Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening applications and Clearance holders with criminal records or relevant professional findings. 

Initial Assessment Officers provide legislative support to the operational teams through the use of expert knowledge and carry out quality assurance functions across their work. Initial Assessment Officers also regularly engage with a range of stakeholders in both written and verbal formats to seek and clarify information. 

Initial Assessment Officers are also responsible for a range of administrative functions associated with processing case files, including conducting initial research and analysis of data. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE  

Day-to-day your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking accurate and timely initial assessments of WWC Check and NDIS Worker Screening applications and reassessments. 
• Managing the ChildCheck and DisCheck databases' requirements for initial assessments. 
• Communicate with applicants and Clearance holders in relation to their WWC Check and NDIS Worker Screening applications and reassessments. 
• Collate data and statistics and assisting with data analysis and performance reporting. 

For further details, please open the position description.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants 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 **************@ssr.vic.gov.au.