Principal Assessment Officer

3 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Justice Full time

Join to apply for the Principal Assessment Officer role at Department of Justice QLD.

Imagine a career where every decision you make has a direct impact on the safety and wellbeing of children and young people across Queensland.

As a Principal Assessment Officer (PO5) with Blue Card Services, you will lead a team responsible for assessing police and adverse information to determine who is eligible to hold a Blue Card—ensuring only the right people can work with children.

If you're passionate about protecting vulnerable people, thrive in a fast-paced regulatory environment, and want to mentor and shape a high-performing team, this could be the perfect role for you.

What's in it for you?
  • Permanent, full-time role with flexible working arrangements.
  • $129,089 - $138,273 per year + 12.75% superannuation + leave loading.
  • Make high-impact, evidence-based decisions that protect children and strengthen community safety.
  • Lead and develop a team of professionals in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
  • Engage in complex assessments and regulatory decision-making that challenge and grow your expertise.
About the role
  • Provide strategic and operational direction to the Eligibility Assessment Team.
  • Assess complex cases and ensure decisions align with legislative requirements.
  • Ensure quality, consistency, and accuracy in all regulatory assessments.
  • Manage escalated matters, support team members, and drive process improvements.
  • Prepare reports, legal correspondence, and stakeholder updates.
  • A natural leader with experience in regulatory decision-making, legal assessments, or risk management.
  • Skilled in interpreting legislation and applying it to real-world cases.
  • Confident managing complex and sensitive information while maintaining integrity and professionalism.
  • Passionate about child safety and dedicated to upholding community trust.

Apply via Smart Jobs – Submit your resume (3-4 pages) and a 1-2 page cover letter detailing your suitability for the role. Applications close 14 March 2025. Contact Amanda Bryant on 3211 6853.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

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