Salary Range: 85,790-95,413
Classification: ASO5
Engagement Type: Term Contract
Closing Date: 23 Nov 2024
Role Highlights Exciting opportunity to work within the SA Government Public Sector Work with a dynamic and enthusiastic team About the Business Our Inclusion, Supports and Safeguarding Division brings together policy and reform advice, while helping those experiencing vulnerability to participate safely and securely in our economy and remain connected with the community.
It also provides grants to community groups and non-government organisations to expand services to support people and offers interpreting services in 110 languages, including several First Nations.
Position Overview The Senior Assessment Officer is a role within Community Investment and Support and is accountable to the Team Leader, Assessment for:
Assessing applications for screening checks, particularly risk assessing whether a person's prior conduct indicates they pose a current unacceptable risk of harm to children and other vulnerable people in accordance with relevant legislative frameworks, policies and procedures.
Gathering and reviewing relevant information to write the reasons for an assessment decision.
Working as a member of a team to manage workloads and complete screening assessments within required timelines.
Developing and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Outcomes and Accountabilities Make sound risk assessment decisions regarding applicants who wish to work in prescribed positions with children, people with a disability, and other vulnerable people referred for medium/high risk assessment, including making determinations in accordance with the approvals authorisation matrix and recognising when decisions require escalation.
Prepare high-quality written documents, including concise and coherent reasons for an assessment decision.
Represent the Screening Unit in committees, forums, and working groups.
Provide timely, accurate, and professional interactions with applicants that reflect the values of the Public Sector.
Build, manage, and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with peers, staff, and stakeholders and interact respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Note: Any other responsibilities in line with the classification level of the role as assigned by Line Manager and/or the Department.
The responsibilities as specified above may be altered in accordance with the changing requirements of the role.
Special Conditions National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Qualifications and/or experience in areas such as child protection, psychology, justice, corrective services, law, or social work is desirable.
Role Status: Term up to 27/06/2025.
Commitment to Diversity DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+, and gender diverse people.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.
If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at and a member of the team will get back to you.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.
Application Instructions You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages, addressing how your skills, attributes, and experience meet the role-specific capabilities and attach your current resume via the online application form.
For more information about applying, refer to our Job Application Guide.
Screening Checks If you are new to the department and are invited to an interview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check, which has been issued within six months of your application for the role.
National Police Checks can be applied for via the South Australia Police or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body.
If the role you are applying for also requires an Employment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergo such assessment as is advised by DHS, including periodic assessment during your employment.
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