More Than Just a Job
Communities is establishing a recruitment pool to fill Senior Assessing Officer opportunities that may arise in the Working with Child Screening Unit and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Unit.

The NDIS Worker Screening Unit conducts NDIS Worker Screening Checks and undertakes ongoing monitoring of clearance holders for Western Australia, as part of a National Disability Insurance Scheme (Worker Screening) Act 2020. NDIS Worker Screening Checks are compulsory for people who work in risk-assessed roles for registered NDIS providers. The scheme is a mechanism that helps NDIS providers determine that individuals seeking to work, or already working, do not present an unacceptable risk of harm to people with disability. The paramount consideration is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people with disability and, in particular, their right to live free from abuse, violence, neglect and exploitation.

The WWC Screening Unit manages Working with Children (WWC) Checks for Western Australia and the Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands for people who engage in certain paid or unpaid work with children, described as “child-related work” under the Working with Children (Screening) Act 2004. The unit aims to safeguard children through the ongoing collection and assessment of information that is relevant to whether a child may be exposed to a risk of harm if an individual is engaged in child-related work.

Why Work With Us?
If you are passionate about safeguarding children and people with disability, including others who may be vulnerable in our community, this is an opportunity for you to make a real difference.

In return for your skills, passion, and commitment we will offer you a challenging job, a safe and healthy working environment, and a range of benefits (subject to eligibility) including:

• Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum
• Eligibility to join the Fitness Passport program
• 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• 10 days Disability Leave
• 5 days Reproductive Health Leave
• Discount on private health insurance
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations
• Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for you and your family
• 5 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
• Working for a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program.

Your Role. Your Impact.
Senior Assessing Officers assess screening applications in accordance with legislation, approved standards and delegations. The role is responsible for:

• Undertaking forensic risk assessments of applicants identified as having criminal records and other concerning conduct that may pose a risk to children and/or people with disability.
• Applying knowledge of the dynamics of abuse and offender behaviour (as it relates to children and people with disability).
• Applying high levels of conceptual and analytical skills to make recommendations and decisions regarding risk assessment outcomes.
• Supporting the team to ensure the development and maintenance of sound practice standards, so that quality decisions are being made within agreed timeframes and provides accurate advice to line management and key stakeholders.

This role involves exposure to confronting, offensive and potentially traumatic sensitive information. Staff in this role require resilience and the ability to personally manage this type of information and seek support where required. 

We believe all our people are leaders, regardless of their role. Our Leadership Expectations, outlined in Building Leadership Impact, describe the behaviours and mindsets we value. The leadership context for this position is Leading Others.

If you’d like to know more about the team or the role, connect with Denise Thomson, Manager Screening and Assessment, on (08) 6277 3502 or via email to Denise.Thomson@communities.wa.gov.au. For more details, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Opportunities Available
This recruitment pool may be used to fill various fixed term or permanent, full-time positions arising within the next 12 months.

Qualification Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in social work, psychology (undergraduate degree or registered psychologist), sociology, anthropology, education, social sciences, or law.
• Overseas qualifications must be assessed for Australian equivalency.

How to Apply – It’s Easy
Select “Apply for Job” and upload the following documents (Word or PDF only):

1. Your current resume/CV, including copies of any qualifications referenced within your application.
2. A two (2) page written statement addressing 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the Essential Work-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
3. A copy of your degree certificate and/or completed/conferred academic transcript that demonstrates Selection Criteria 1.

Equity and Diversity
Communities welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please let us know if there are adjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, as well as in the workplace, by contacting HR Recruitment at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Integrity and Honesty
In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. To read more, click here.  

Need Assistance?
If you would like to discuss:

• adjustments,
• alternative formats,
• recruitment enquiries or,
• technical issues

Please contact HR Recruitment at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au. We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers.

National Relay Service:
TTY/Voice: 133 677
Speak & Listen: 1300 555 727
SMS Relay: 0423 677 767

Privacy Notice
Personal information is collected and managed in accordance with the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (PRIS Act). By submitting your application, you acknowledge the collection of your personal information. For further details on how your information is handled, please view our Privacy Policy.

Please note: This recruitment process may be closed or withdrawn at any stage. Applicants will be notified if this occurs.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.