Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $232,790 - $298,488
Grade: VPS SES1
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/771228
THE ROLE
Lead a critical reform and establish the SSR's new Internal Review Branch, bringing the review of Working with Children Check decisions in-house from the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Legal and Internal Review (General Counsel), you will build and lead a high-performing function designing frameworks that deliver independent, consistent and legally robust decisions. You will oversee complex, high-volume reviews, manage FOI functions, and engage with key stakeholders including the Expert Panel under the Worker Screening Act 2020 (Vic).
The role operates within a complex and dynamic environment, requiring a capacity to exercise sound judgement and manage resources effectively to process and determine a high volume of reviewable WWCC decisions as well as other SSR decisions.
As a senior leader, you will drive transformational change and contribute to Victoria's child safety reform agenda.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
Day-to-day your responsibilities will include:
For more details, please open the position description.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please contact SSR HR at [email protected].
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.