Salary Range: 98,478-104,165
Classification: ASO6
Engagement Type: Term Contract
Closing Date: 22 Nov 2024
Role Highlights Exciting opportunity to work within the SA Government Public Sector Work with a dynamic and enthusiastic team About the BusinessOur 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.
Role DetailsThe Senior Determinations Officer is a role within the Screening Unit and is accountable to the Team Leader, Assessments for:
The assessment of relevant history information, making determinations and writing decisions about a person's suitability to work with children and vulnerable people in accordance with the provisions of South Australian screening legislation and policy.The development and recording of determinations and reasons for decisions under limited direction using a reasonable, transparent and timely decision-making process.Complying with statutory and administrative decision-making processes providing feedback and contributing to the skill development of Senior Assessment Officers.Key outcomes and accountabilities:
Undertake screening assessments, make determinations, and develop reasons for decisions in accordance with relevant legislation, authorisations, policy, and procedures including affording procedural fairness to all applicants.Provide expert advice on the risk assessment of relevant history information (including criminal history, child protection and care concerns) for the Director, Deputy Registrar and General Manager.Contribute to the development of a system of consistent assessment and report on trends and issues affecting the operational aspects of assessment.Advise and support the Team Leader, Assessments and proactively assist in developing the Assessment teams within the Screening Unit.Deliver effective client outcomes by participating in the planning, management and evaluation of systems, processes and procedures.Conduct initial review of new screening assessments and assign to appropriate assessment stage within the Screening Unit.Facilitate consultation and communication with clients, government, and non-government agencies to obtain information regarding the ongoing effectiveness of screening and criminal history policy and processes.Review assessments including procedures followed by Senior Assessment Officers for quality, consistency, objectivity, and timeliness.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 ConditionsNational Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Desirable: Tertiary qualifications and/or experience in social science, psychology, justice, criminology, law, social work and preparing assessments and decisions with a statutory framework.
Role Status: Term up to 27/06/2025.
Application InstructionsYou 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 ChecksIf 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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