Director | Full-time Permanent

4 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

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: Do you care about your community? Do you want to protect those who are vulnerable?

If you are keen to contribute to a safer Canberra community, then Access Canberra wants to hear from you

Access Canberra is looking for a highly motivated person, with high level attention to detail and strong communication skills. This role is fast paced and makes direct and meaningful contributions to keep our community safe and enjoyable for all.

The Director role has responsibility for issuing registrations under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011. The role requires experience in risk management, strong interpersonal skills and relationship management with key community, interstate, and individual stakeholders.

As Director, you will be responsible for the daily operations of the risk assessment and background screening teams, as well as the issuing of registrations to individuals who work or volunteer with vulnerable people in Canberra. ACT Working with Vulnerable People registrations include NDIS Worker Screening and Working with Children checks.

Registration decisions regard the best interests of vulnerable people as the paramount consideration, taking into account their safety, welfare and protection.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements: Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP). Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - 

Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This position is situated in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers do not have a designated workstation/desk.



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