Assessments Officer

Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 581315
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Classification: ASO4
Salary Range: $75,430- $79,070
Duration: up to 12 months
Vacancy Type: Part-time (0.8FTE)
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Sunday 03 March 2024
About the Opportunity
The Assessments Officer is responsible for the timely and accurate assessment of discrimination, sexual harassment and victimisation complaints under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). They will use research and analytical skills to make recommendations to the Commissioner about complaints of discrimination made to Equal Opportunity SA, as well as undertake work in a broad range of administrative and customer service functions.
Working closely with the Conciliation Officer, Commissioner and other staff, the Assessments Officer contributes to the elimination of discrimination by ensuring that South Australians understand their legal rights and how to exercise them.
About the Business
Equal Opportunity SA staff support the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity, who is independent of government, to discharge her functions under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).
At Equal Opportunity SA we strive to eliminate discrimination, sexual harassment and victimisation by fostering and encouraging informed and unprejudiced attitudes.
We do this by:

• Answering enquiries
• Assessing and resolving complaints
• Raising awareness through education
• Advising the government and others about discrimination issues.

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also Equal Opportunity SA, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and https://www.equalopportunity.sa.gov.au/
Special Conditions for Employment
Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Additional Notes
You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.
For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Colin Marsh, Assistant Commissioner, Equal Opportunity SA on (08) 7322 7765 or colin.marsh2@sa.gov.au
Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.
The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website .
Applications close: 03/03/2024 11:30 PM
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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.