TALENT POOL - Risk Assessment Officer (Child Safety and Regulatory Assessment)

myCareer - NSW Government•Independence Charter Township, MI

23d•A$116,981 - A$129,492•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG) is establishing a talent pool for future Risk Assessment Officer opportunities in the Working With Children Check Directorate. Suitable applicants may be considered for temporary and ongoing opportunities arising over the next 18 months, including comparable roles requiring similar capabilities within the OCG. Inclusion in the talent pool does not guarantee an offer of employment. Risk Assessment Officers assess information relevant to Working With Children Check applications and make evidence-based recommendations in accordance with legislation, policy and procedural fairness requirements. The role involves reviewing information from multiple sources, managing a diverse caseload of complex matters, preparing clear and well-reasoned written recommendations, and engaging with applicants, government agencies and other stakeholders. Officers contribute to consistent, high-quality and defensible decision-making and to the OCG’s work to create safer environments for children and young people across New South Wales. The OCG welcomes applicants with direct risk assessment experience and people with transferable skills from government, community, private sector, legal, regulatory and other professional settings. Direct Working With Children Check experience is not essential. The OCG is committed to inclusion, diversity, accessibility and child-safe behaviours in its workplace and recruitment practices.

Requirements

Relevant qualifications and/or equivalent experience.
Excellent caseload management experience in risk assessment environments.
Ability to obtain and maintain a NSW Working With Children Check.
Successful completion of security and probity checks.
Australian work rights.

Nice To Haves

Experience in child protection, safeguarding, investigations, complaints handling, regulatory assessment, compliance, social work, psychology, community services, risk assessment, employee relations investigations, legal environments or government decision-making roles.
Direct Working With Children Check experience is not essential; transferable skills, achievements and lived experiences are welcomed.

Responsibilities

Review, analyse and assess information from multiple sources relevant to Working With Children Check applications.
Make evidence-based recommendations in accordance with legislation, policy and procedural fairness requirements.
Prepare clear, well-reasoned written recommendations.
Manage a diverse caseload of complex matters.
Engage with applicants, government agencies and key stakeholders.
Contribute to consistent, high-quality and defensible decision-making.
Contribute to safer environments for children and young people across New South Wales.
Uphold child-safe behaviours and contribute to environments where children and young people are respected, protected and empowered.