About us The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and local government as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services. About the role The Worker Screening Unit (WSU) is responsible for administering the Worker Screening Act 2020 by processing applications for Working with Children Checks and NDIS Worker Screening Checks. The role of the Senior Review and Assessment Officer is to undertake the review and assessment of complex Working with Children and NDIS check applications and produce comprehensive and accurate assessments in a timely manner. Key accountabilities include: Review and analyse information related to applications and produce objective, comprehensive and accurate assessments. Undertake sensitive investigations and critical analysis of information from a range of sources to evaluate applications/reassessments and make an objective recommendation on the individual's suitability to have a card. Undertake autonomous case management of applications and reassessments. Prepare and write clear and concise briefings to the department's executive management outlining recommendations on the assessment of Checks. Undertake liaison with applicants, cardholders and external agencies (including Corrections Victoria, Courts, Police Department of Human Services, treating professional and professional bodies) to obtain relevant information to assist the assessment of applications/reassessments. About you To be considered for the role, you must be able to demonstrate: Technical Expertise: Demonstrated competence working with a range of legislation and applying it within an operational environment. Technical Expertise: Demonstrated ability to make written, evidence-based recommendations by analysing complex information and the ability to communicate this clearly to a range of audiences. Technical Expertise: Demonstrated ability to work in accordance with organisational policy and processes in order to achieve consistent and desired outcomes. Resilience: Gives frank and honest feedback/advice. Listens when ideas are challenged, seeks to understand the nature of criticism and respond constructively; Displays confidence and conviction when communicating an opinion. Promote Inclusion: Pays attention to words, expression and body language; recognises behaviours that promote a culture of inclusion. Hold self and team accountable towards being inclusive to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Takes corrective actions when behaviours displayed do not promote an inclusive workplace. Other requirements A tertiary qualification is desirable. For specific skills required please review the attached position description. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia. How to apply Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Tuesday, 16 December 2025. All applications should include: a resume; and a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages). Other relevant information The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DGS has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DGS employees be fully vaccinated. Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check. DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however this may differ from role to role.
