Risk Assessment Officer Full-Time Temporary With A Possibility Of Permanency

Would you like to make a real difference in the community and contribute to the ongoing protection of vulnerable people? Access Canberra is looking for highly motivated, evidence-based decision makers to fill a Risk Assessment Officer role with the Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) team.

The WWVP Risk Assessment and Investigations teams are responsible for analysing multiple sources of information to identify a persons overall level of risk to vulnerable people in the ACT. Risk Assessment Officers are required to ensure appropriate, proportionate recommendations for action from a risk-based approach, are supplied ensuring the safety of vulnerable people is of paramount consideration.

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/Other requirements:

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

The successful applicant must hold a positive unrestricted registration issued under the Working With Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 or be eligible to gain registration upon commencement. 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 for two months with the Possibility of extension and/or permanency. The selection process may be based on application and referee reports only. A merit pool will be established from this process and may be used to fill similar vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please review the Position Description and submit an application, no longer than two pages, providing examples of your experience demonstrative of your skills, knowledge and behavioural capabilities to perform the duties of the role to a high standard. Applicants are also required to submit their resume and contact details for two referees. One of your referees should be your current or previous supervisor.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply now button below.

#LI-DNI

Note

This is a temporary position available for two months with the Possibility of extension and/or permanency.