APS 6 Review Officer

• APS Level 6 , $96,572 - $105,910
• Flexible (Any Location)
• Ongoing/Non-ongoing, Full Time/Part Time

Who we are

We are Australia's National Vocational Education and Training (VET) regulator.

What we do

We regulate providers that deliver VET qualifications and courses to students in Australia or offer Australian qualifications internationally, providers that deliver VET courses to overseas students, and certain providers that deliver English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students. We also accredit VET courses to make sure nationally approved standards are met.

Why we do it

We ensure quality VET so that students, industry, governments and the community have confidence in the integrity of national qualifications issues by training providers, and that students are protected from any practices that come at the expense of their ability to gain the required competencies.

ASQA supports and promotes a strong team culture, a safe, healthy and happy workplace and the sharing of knowledge.

Visit our website for more information
about ASQA
, including our role and how we regulate.

About the Team

The
Internal Review and Appeals Team
has responsibility for undertaking statutory reviews of primary decisions to ensure that ASQA's decisions support the integrity of the national qualifications issued by training providers. The team also managers cases that are in dispute in the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART).

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a
Review Officer
to be a pivotal part of this cross functional team. The successful applicant for this position will play a significant role in supporting the implementation of ASQA's regulatory reform agenda and working together with both internal and external stakeholders for better regulation.

In the role of Review Officer, some of your key responsibilities will include:

• undertaking assessment and preparation of applications by providers or affected persons, for review of reviewable decisions made under the applicable legislation, to ensure that ASQA Internal Review Policy and requirements established by legislation and general administrative law are applied to consider appropriateness of an original decision
• in conjunction with the Assistant Directors and the Director, engaging with providers to understand the reasons for an application to review a decision, and ensuring that the best available evidence is before the review decision maker, and also requesting and analysing that information or evidence
• preparing well-reasoned decisions for the internal review applications, including extension of time and stay applications
• supporting the Assistant Directors and the Director to undertake validation activities to check that the assessment tools produce valid, reliable, sufficient, current, and authentic evidence to enable reasonable judgements to be made as to whether the requirements of the applicable standards are met.

Skills and experience

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• an understanding of best practice regulation and the proven ability to efficiently identify and manage risks proportionately, and to make clear, well-reasoned and timely recommendations in a fast-paced and changing environment
• well-developed analytical skills and judgement to solve problems in a complex regulatory environment
• the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders and build trusted relationships and partnerships, including on complex or sensitive issues
• demonstrated experience in providing high quality advice to management and preparing quality written reports, including the ability to communicate findings from an analysis of evidence against legislation
• the ability to work independently when required, showing confidence, initiative and drive.

**Please note – this role is initially non-ongoing until 30th June 2026 – with the possibility of extension or conversion to ongoing in the future.**

What we offer

You will have access to:

• generous leave entitlements
• a competitive salary (with clear and transparent salary progression and scheduled salary increases)
• 15.4% superannuation
• flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance, including working from home and hybrid working arrangements
• flexible working hours
• professional development opportunities
• health and wellbeing events throughout the year
• free and confidential 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available for staff and their family members
• a $300 annual healthy lifestyle allowance
• additional paid time off during the Christmas close-down period.

We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community, people with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with neurological differences.

Benefits of working in the APS

• Purpose and meaning
• the Australian Public Service (APS) offers a clear purpose and meaningful work where you can make a positive impact in people's lives.
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• regardless of where you are in your career or what your skills are, there's a pathway and role for you.
• Community and belonging
• we believe everyone belongs. Our leaders are focused on building a workplace which values diverse views, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives.
• Flexibility and balance
• we are committed to offering flexibility for all APS roles. We know flexibility is important so you can balance your work and personal priorities.
• Conditions and lifestyle
• be a part of a secure, dynamic public service with great conditions of employment in a diverse range of roles and locations to support your lifestyle.

How to apply

It is important that you review the
Position Description
for more information on the role, including instructions on what to include in your application, before you apply.

Please include the following in your application:

• a two-page pitch detailing your skills, background, and experience relevant to the role
• a resume/CV, including the name and contact details of two referees (one should be your current supervisor/manager).

When preparing your two-page pitch and resume, you should consider the relevant duties, selection criteria, skills, values and attributes required for the role, as outlined above and in the
Position Description
.

Please ensure you provide specific, relevant examples of your work that will demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

If you have questions about this exciting opportunity, please contact
Tish McMullen, Director, Internal Review and Appeals
via

Eligibility to apply

• Under Section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be
  Australian Citizens
  to be employed in the APS unless the Agency delegate has agreed, in writing, to the contrary.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including a
  Federal Police Check
  and obtain a
  minimum Baseline Security Clearance
  (if they do not already hold a clearance).

This position is available as an ongoing or non-ongoing opportunity. Non-ongoing opportunities will be offered for an initial fixed term period of up to 12 months, with the potential to be extended further or to becoming ongoing.

This selection process may be used to establish a merit pool. The merit pool may be accessed to fill ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies for similar roles within ASQA or across the APS over the next 18 months.

Applications close: Tuesday 23rd September 2025 at 11:30pm (AEST).