Risk Assessment Officer | Full-Time Temporary

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary: $84,749 - $89,705 plus superannuation
Position No: 36602
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 September 2022
Contact Officer: Gabriella Rovolis on ***************@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 5***

Details: Would you like to contribute to the protection of vulnerable people in the community? Access Canberra is looking for highly motivated and conscientious candidates to fill the role of Risk Assessment Officers within the Working with Vulnerable People Risk Assessment and Investigation Team. You will need to have well-developed writing and verbal communication skills, take ownership of work, be organised, self-motivated and disciplined, and able to work well within and across teams.  Successful candidates will need to manage competing priorities, respond and adapt to new and changing circumstances, undertake critical analysis of issues and demonstrate high-level judgement while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Access Canberra is a dynamic workplace with a changing workforce, and the preparedness to adapt through ongoing personal and professional development is a desirable quality of prospective candidates.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply. Hear about CMTEDD from some of our staff.

Eligibility/Requirements

This role carries a high potential for encountering offensive or traumatic material. By applying for the position, you acknowledge the nature of the material you may be exposed to in the role and indicate you are willing to utilise employer provided support services to manage your mental health on an ongoing basis.

Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for three months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.

A merit pool will be established from this recruitment process that may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please review the Position Description. Your application should be written in the form of a pitch, no longer than 2 pages, explaining how you are the right person for this role, and providing examples to demonstrate you have the skills, knowledge, behavioural capabilities and experience to perform the duties of the role. Applicants are also required to provide a current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees. One of your referees should be your current or previous supervisor.

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This is a temporary position available immediately for three months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.

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