About the Working With Children Screening Unit
The Working with Children (WWC) Check is a compulsory screening strategy in Western Australia and the Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands for people who engage in certain paid or unpaid work with children, described as "child-related work" under the Working with Children (Screening) Act 2004. The Working with Children Screening Unit (WWCSU) aims to safeguard children through the ongoing collection and assessment of information that is relevant to whether a child may be exposed to a risk of harm if an individual is engaged in child-related work.
About the Role
Screening Officers in the WWCSU assist with the day-to-day operations of the screening process by:
* Processing and assessing record checks in accordance with agreed policies, standards and legislation.
* Maintaining information management systems and interpreting data whilst ensuring information security and confidentiality.
* Contributing to the evaluation, monitoring and development of procedures and processes.
Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for more information. For any position specific enquiries, please contact Peter Passalacqua, Senior Assessing Officer - Working with Children, on (08) 6277 35*** (during business hours only) or via email.
The Opportunity
There is one permanent, full time opportunity available, with at least one further full time vacancy expected from early June 2026. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for similar permanent and temporary vacancies that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.
In return for your skills, passion, and commitment we will offer you a challenging job, a safe and healthy working environment, and a range of benefits (subject to eligibility) including:
* Flexible working arrangements (including flexible working hours, 9-day fortnight consideration, and work from home options)
* Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum
* 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service
* 18 weeks paid parental leave
* 10 days Disability Leave
* 5 days Reproductive Health Leave
* Discount on private health insurance
* Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations
* Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for you and your family
* 5 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
How to Apply
Want to join us? Apply online by clicking the 'Apply for Job' button and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:
* A current resume/CV.
* A two page written application addressing 1, 3 and 4 of the three Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
* A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
* An application form (for hard copy applications only).
Please note, all Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) will be assessed at some stage during the recruitment process.
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact the HR Recruitment team.
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers: TTY/voice calls - 133 677; Speak & Listen - 1300 555 ***; SMS relay - 0423 677 ***.
Equity, Diversity and Access
The public sector is built on integrity and ethical conduct. The Department of Communities embraces diversity and is committed to an equitable and diverse workforce, encouraging applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, and youth. If you have access needs that may require adjustments to participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact HR Recruitment team. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact 13 64 64. Lodgement is system generated; late submissions may not be accepted after 4:00pm.
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