THE ROLE

The Worker and Carer Exclusion Scheme (WCES) is established under the Social Services Regulation Act 2021 (the Act). The Worker and Carer Exclusion Scheme (the scheme) is designed to address risks posed by individual workers and carers that require additional interventions. Under the scheme, the Social Services Regulator (the SSR) may refer conduct by a worker in scope of the scheme for consideration by a panel for exclusion.

Working as part of the Child Safeguarding Regulation unit, the Project Officer, WCES Database, has overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and administration of the WCES Database under the scheme. The position manages administrative systems, processes excluded checks of the database, prepares reports, and manages the liaison with service providers.

The successful applicant will have a high level of administrative skills and solid communication skills, with experience in IT system management and data analysis.

This position involves the handling of challenging and confronting materials. The Project Officer, WCES Database will support the receipt and review of notifications about incidents that caused responsible harm, or had the potential to cause harm, to children and young people. This includes sexual offences and misconduct, physical violence, behaviour that causes significant emotional or psychological harm,



and significant neglect.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Coordinate day to day activities and oversight of the administration of the WCES database (including the after-hours service) including timely processing of WCES database checks and related correspondence.
- Ensure the timely onboarding and offboarding of WCES Service provider authorised staff from the WCES Database.
- Adhere to privacy and confidentiality policies and processes of the SSR.
- Provide advice and guidance to regulated entities on behalf of the SSR to support their compliance with regulatory responsibilities in relation the WCES database.
- Prepare ad hoc reports and correspondence.
- Contribute to cross-functional activities within the SSR.
- Keep accurate and complete records of your work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and record management, information security and privacy policies and requirements.

HOW TO APPLY

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.

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📌 Project Officer, Wces Database (CBD) (Queensland)
🏢 Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing
📍 Queensland