Assessment Officer at myCareer - NSW Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

125720.0

Posted On

02 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Analysis, Assessment, Decision Making, Communication, Information Gathering, Critical Analysis, Evaluation, Integrity, Trust, Service, Accountability, Respect, Empathy

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Assessment Officer, NDIS Worker Check Join a dynamic workplace and be part of the NDIS Worker Check directorate who play a role in keeping people with disability (NDIS participants) safe. Supportive and collaborative team culture, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Two full-time, temporary opportunities located at Strawberry Hills for a period of 12 and 18 months respectively. Clerk Grade 7/8 – 35 hours per week - $113,574 - $125,720 per annum (plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading). About the Office of Children’s Guardian The Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG) upholds NSW children and young people’s right to be safe by overseeing, regulating and monitoring organisations and individuals that provide services to children. We are guided by our values of integrity, trust, service, accountability, respect and empathy. To find out more about the Office of the Children’s Guardian, visit our website. About the NDIS Worker Check Directorate The NDIS Worker Check is a division of the OCG. It operates under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Worker Checks) Act 2018 (NSW). It screens workers that provide services and supports to people with disability (adults and children) under the NDIS. It aims to support people with disability by preventing workers that pose a risk of harm from working with them. We gather information about a person’s history, such as their criminal and workplace records, and undertake an assessment as to whether they pose a risk of harm. About the role The role reviews history information about applicants and makes an assessment as to whether they pose a risk of harm to people with disability (NDIS participants). It collects information from disparate sources; analyses the information and makes sound recommendations about the probity of the information and assesses whether a person poses a risk of harm. Assessment Officer conduct their work in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures and make consistent, considered and evidence-based recommendations. We are seeking a motivated and resilient person to: * Review and categorise criminal, workplace and other records in accordance with relevant legislation and business procedures. * Identify and obtain relevant information from external parties including applicants and employers to inform the assessment process. * Critically analyse information to form a view on its probity and weight in an assessment. * Evaluate the risk of harm to people with disability based on the relevant facts of the person’s history. * Ensure that communication (written and verbal) with applicants is clear, simple and easy to understand, while communicating complex and sensitive information. * Ability to distil complex and sensitive matters into concise, accurate and persuasive advice on the assessment of risk. We have one 12 month and one 18 month temporary role available in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013. For further information about the role, please view click here: here Key knowledge and experience Demonstrated experience in risk analysis and assessment is preferred. Proven experience in administrative or regulatory decision making is preferred. Essential requirements A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or extensive relevant workplace experience is required. All roles associated with the Office of the Children's Guardian are required to have a current Working With Children Check. Employment at the Office of the Children's Guardian is subject to the satisfactory completion of security and vetting checks. Our commitment to Diversity We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. The OCG encourages applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. How to apply When applying you will need to attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) which states your claims against the capabilities for the role. You also need to address the two targeted questions below (maximum 1 page total for both). You also need to provide an up-to-date resume (maximum 4 pages) in either Word or PDF format. We are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description, so please develop your response with this in mind. Targeted questions 1) The Directorate deals with a large number of risk assessments each year, how do you prioritise your work and maintain focus while delivering a high standard of work? 2) Your team leader directs you to change your risk assessment in such a way that would be more favourable to the applicant, through conversations with your team leader about their employment history you are aware that they had previously worked at the same agency as the person being assessed. You are uncomfortable with this direction. What steps would you take to address and resolve the issue? Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Any questions, or If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process due to disability, please contact, Julie Brown Manager NDIS Worker Check at Julie.Brown@ndiswc.nsw.gov.au. Applications closing date: 12 January 2026 9:59 am

Responsibilities

The role involves reviewing history information about applicants and assessing whether they pose a risk of harm to people with disabilities. It includes collecting and analyzing information from various sources to make evidence-based recommendations.