Social Workers I Psychologists I Counsellors I Allied Health Professionals

We are expanding our Victorian team of assessors and seeking highly skilled professionals to undertake SBS assessments across Victoria. AKG Child and Family Services is a trusted provider of high-quality assessment services, partnering with government and non-government organisations to deliver timely, evidence-based reports that support children, young people, families and carers in out of home care.

About the Role

As an Independent Assessor, you will undertake comprehensive SBS assessments to a high professional standard. You will manage interviews, gather relevant information, analyse findings and prepare comprehensive high-quality reports within agreed timeframes.

About You

You will have:

- Degree qualification in Social Work (with eligibility in AASW), Psychology or another relevant discipline.
- Step by Step Accreditation VIC (2020)
- Demonstrated experience in child protection, out of home care, family services, court, clinical practice or assessment work
- Exceptional interviewing, analytical and report writing skills
- A sound understanding of the various legislation and standards, best practice and current research regarding trauma informed assessments
- Strong assessment skills (critical thinking, gathering / analysing / synthesising information)
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience in working with Indigenous and CALD communities is desirable but not essential
- Understanding of the Child Safety Principles and commitment to child safety and wellbeing, including having an understanding of children's developmental needs and culturally safe practices
- Ability to obtain a police check and other background checks.




- ABN/Public liability and professional indemnity insurance (or willingness to obtain)
- Current Working with Children Check, National Police Check and valid driver's licence.

What we offer

- Adaptable contractor opportunities
- Competitive remuneration per assessment
- Administrative and referral support
- Professional resources, templates and guidance
- Opportunities to undertake work across a variety of assessment types
- A collaborative, supportive and values-driven team.

Our Values

We are committed to delivering assessments that are;

- Child-centred
- Trauma-informed
- Culturally responsive
- Evidence-based
- Independent and objective

If you are passionate about making a positive impact through high-quality assessments, we would love to hear from you.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice Citation and recognised as a Disability Confident Company.

At AKG, we value diversity - in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

We adhere to the National Principles for Child Safety and require all team members to be committed to child safety and well-being. Our induction and training will provide you with these principles, including having an understanding of children's developmental needs and culturally safe practices.

Next steps

Please contact Lisa Warburton on 07 3727 1470 to find out more about the role.

If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process for reasons of equal opportunity, please call a member of our Recruitment Team on 07 3727 1306 or email [email protected] before you submit your application.

📌 Independent Assessors- Child and Family Services (Victoria)
🏢 AKG Australia
📍 Victoria