Senior Assessments Officer

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $99,654 - $113,315 plus superannuation
Position No: 62104
Directorate: ACT Integrity Commission
Advertised (Gazettal date): 22 May 2025
Contact Officer: HenryE Gittleman on *************** or ***

Details: The Senior Assessments Officer is primarily responsible for preparing assessments of complaints and reports of alleged corrupt conduct received by the Commission, interacting with complainants to draw out any required information, analysing allegations and available evidence within legislative frameworks and writing comprehensive and logical reports summarising matters and formulating fact-based, defendable recommendations about actions to be taken by the Commission.

Assessment Officers are required to manage a portfolio of complaints and corruption reports from receipt to conclusion.

Assessment Officers must be able to identify and distil key issues embedded within frequently complex or diverse complaints, identify and research ACT Government policies, guidelines and legislation relevant to the subject matter, formulate sound recommendations, and clearly summarize findings in written reports.

The position requires sound judgment, interpersonal skills, ability to conduct independent research, ability to understand and apply legislation, and keen analytical and writing skills.

Assessment Officers must be able to work independently, preparing reports and correspondence within short time frames to a high-quality standard.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Essential criteria

• Demonstrated analytical skills and sound judgment, including the ability to distil and analyse complex matters, focusing on key issues raised, applying relevant legislation and formulating defendable recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience in similar roles or prior employment in entities with equivalent functions, including legal, law enforcement or investigative agencies.
• Knowledge of the Integrity Commission Act 2018, Public Interest Disclosure Act 2012, Public Sector Management Act 1994, ACT Public Sector enterprise agreements, or equivalent legislation, or the proven ability to gain a rapid understanding of legislation, policies and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Behavioural Capabilities

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to professionally deal with difficult, aggrieved, or distressed individuals.
• A proven ability to work and achieve results in a small team environment.
• Demonstrated personal drive and integrity.
• A proven track record developing productive working relationships.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Commonwealth security clearance at the Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) classification; accordingly, applications can only be considered from those with Australian Citizenship.

Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Applications for the position should be submitted online via the website.

Applications must include:

1.

• A current resume, and
• A written response (a pitch) of no more than two pages which:
  • demonstrates how your Skills, Knowledge and Experience address the criteria outlined in the 'What you require' section of the Position Description, and
  • outlines why you want the job and why you believe you are the best person for the position.
• Contact details for two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent supervisor.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Senior Director, Assessments at *** or via email at ***************

Note:If you are shortlisted for further assessment, you may be asked to undertake a written task to further demonstrate your capabilities.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button below.