Fixed Term - Full Time - Ballarat Location - Up to 12 months from 04 Jan 2027

THE ROLE

The role of the Senior Review and Assessment Officer is to undertake the review and assessment of complex Working with Children and NDIS check applications and produce comprehensive and accurate assessments in a timely manner.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

Day-to-day your responsibilities will include:
Review and analyse information related to applications and produce objective, comprehensive and accurate assessments.
Undertake sensitive investigations and critical analysis of information from a range of sources to evaluate applications/reassessments and make an objective recommendation on the individual's suitability to have a card.
Undertake autonomous case management of applications and reassessments.
Prepare and write explicit and concise briefings to the department's executive management outlining recommendations on the assessment of Checks.
Undertake liaison with applicants, cardholders and external agencies (including Corrections Victoria, Courts,



Police Department of Human Services, treating qualified and qualified bodies) to obtain relevant information to assist the assessment of applications/reassessments.

For more 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.

📌 Senior Review & Assessment Officer Fixed Term Ballarat Central (Australia)
🏢 Social Services Regulator (SSR)
📍 Australia