Aso4 Assessment Officer - Adelaide CBD, Australia - SA Government -DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

SA Government -DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

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Adelaide CBD, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Department of Human Services

Job reference: 522399

Location:

ADELAIDE

Job status:
Short Term Contract

Eligibility:
Open to Everyone

Role Highlights:

Make a difference for South Australians
Multiple positions available
We value people who have a curiosity, passion and desire for continuous improvement, learning and professional development

Role Details:

The Assessment Officer is a role within Community Investment and Support, Screening Unit and is accountable to the Team Leader, Assessment for:

making decisions on a person's suitability to work with children and vulnerable people

- conducting relevant history assessment on child protection and criminal history information and screening in accordance with assessment procedures
- preparing written assessment briefings regarding criminal offending
- providing high quality customer service to achieve the Screening Unit's objectives.

Key Outcomes and Accountabilities:

Make decisions based on relevant history information on the suitability of people to work or volunteer with children, people with a disability, and other vulnerable people.
Recognise when escalation to a higher level is appropriate/required in accordance with the Screening Unit approvals authorisation matrix.
Write concise and coherent briefings and determine the applicant's suitability to work within the required timeframe.
Check accuracy of information, follow procedures and processes to avoid errors, take corrective action to minimise mistakes, and notify others when appropriate.
Work with mínimal supervision, handle high volumes of work, use initiative, organise priorities and meet deadlines.
Work collaboratively to develop effective working relationships with peers, staff and stakeholders in order to deliver quality and timely communications and services.
Work collaboratively within a team environment where skills and knowledge are shared, and staff are supported and mentored as required.

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.
Employmentrelated Screening Check required.
Multiple positions available

About the Business:

Community Investment and Support is responsible for the provision of many vital services to the South Australian public to help build stronger and better-connected communities.

The division provides screening of those who work with children or vulnerable people, as well as procurement of goods and services for the department, including important social services from the not-for profit sector.

The division also provides grants and commissions services to promote economic participation, as well as a range of concessions to the community, and interpreting and translating services to both public and private organisations.

Role Status:
Term up to 22/09/2023

Salary Range:
$74,315 - $77,901

Location:
Adelaide

Resume and Cover Letter

Screening Checks

DHS is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equitable services to all South Australians.

This ensures that all people feel welcome to work with us and access our services, including people identifying as Aboriginal, living with disability, LGBTIQA+, youth, mature age, and from different ethnic, linguistic, religious and cultural backgrounds.

Applications close: 08/03/2023 11:30 PM