Senior Review Officer
About The Position
The Senior Review Officer undertakes complex internal review and reassessment functions across a range of legislative and regulatory matters, making decisions and recommendations in accordance with legislative, policy and procedural requirements. The role supports consistent, high-quality and evidence-based decision-making through collaboration, quality assurance and continuous improvement across the Internal Review team. The Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG) upholds the rights of children and young people in NSW to be safe by overseeing, regulating and monitoring organisations and individuals that provide services to children. The OCG is guided by the values of integrity, trust, service, accountability, respect and empathy.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge or skills in, or an ability to acquire a sound understanding of, assessment in the NSW child protection system and/or disability sector in an administrative law context.
- Proven experience working in an evidence-based administrative decision-making or similar environment and operating in complex policy.
- Demonstrated ability to review, interpret and analyse complex or sensitive information from multiple sources and apply evidence-based approaches to support fair and consistent decision-making.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, prepare clear and objective reports, and engage professionally with diverse stakeholders.
- Tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience in law, public administration, policy, social work, psychology or another relevant discipline.
- A current NSW Working with Children Check.
- Satisfactory completion of security and vetting checks.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and determine internal reviews and disqualification reassessments of complex case matters in accordance with legislative, policy and procedural requirements.
- Collect, review and categorise criminal, workplace and related records in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and organisational procedures.
- Critically analyse large volumes of primary source material from applicants and stakeholders to identify key facts, assess accuracy, and evaluate probity and relevance under applicable legislation and policies.
- Support consistent, high-quality and evidence-based decision-making through collaboration, quality assurance and continuous improvement activities across the Internal Review team.
Benefits
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Access to health and wellbeing programs.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Employer contribution to superannuation.
- Annual leave loading.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
