Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Community services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/00738149
THE ROLE
The Working with Children Check and Information Sharing Services (WISS) team shares Child Protection information held by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) in response to requests for information received from the Department of Government Services (DGS). Requests are made to support their assessment and determination of applications and re-assessments of Working with Children Checks (WWCC) and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Checks. WISS also provides specialist advice on complex WWCC practice, operations and policy issues regarding WWCC and kinship care, coordinates the statewide approach to WWCC compliance, and triages WWCC adverse notices for kinship carers and household members. WISS works with the divisional Working with Children Coordinators and provides any necessary support and guidance to them.
Reporting to the Team Leader, the Program Advisor will be responsible for completing requests for information, triaging and providing advice on WWC Check notices received (e.g. prohibition, suspension, interim/WWC exclusion, and revocation) for kinship carers engaged by the department as well as responding to any other general enquiries.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
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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 visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.