THE ROLE

The Senior Registration Development Officer is a key regulatory role responsible for carrying out a range of activities relating to Victorian disability worker registration. The role reports to the Manager, Registration Operations and Development and contributes to the operation, development and ongoing improvement of processes and procedures for registration in accordance with the Disability Service Safeguards Act 2018.

The Senior Registration Development Officer leads a small team to expertly assess and process registration applications and provide authoritative registration advice, recommendations and reports to the Victorian Disability Worker Commissioner (Commissioner) and the Disability Worker Registration Board of Victoria (Board) to support the performance of their legislated functions. This involves research, consultation and expert analysis of data to identify trends and inform policy development to support effective, efficient administration of the Scheme.

The Senior Registration Development Officer also assists in promoting disability worker registration through communication and external stakeholder engagement activities to raise awareness of the Scheme, build capacity and educate the sector on the benefits of registration. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

1. Lead and manage a team to expertly assess registration applications and to provide and contribute authoritative and expert registration advice and recommendations to the Manager, the Board and Commissioner.
2. Assess and decide applications for registration in accordance with legislative requirements and the Commission's guiding principles, using the case management system, including resolving complex registration operational matters promptly, thoroughly and in a sustainable manner.
3. Contribute to the ongoing improvement and development of the registration and accreditation functions of the Scheme through comprehensive research, expert analysis and reporting and key stakeholder consultation.

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HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. 
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. 
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.vdwc.vic.gov.au/ 

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.