- Melbourne
– Hybrid
- Part
time 3 days per week
- Ongoing
The Position:
The Professional Assessment
Officer works within a team who are responsible for conducting and managing a
range of assessments including the assessments of overseas social work
qualifications, for migration purposes and for employment purpose; for skilled
employment assessments of post qualifying employment for migration skills
assessments and mutual recognition assessments.
The program provides high
quality advice and assessments in a timely manner. The Professional Assessment Officer is
committed to continuous quality improvement and the delivery of a high-quality
service to members and future members.
About the Association:
The Australian Association of
Social Workers (AASW) is the professional representative body of social workers in Australia, with more than
18,000 members. The AASW sets the benchmarks for professional education and
practice in social work and has a strong voice on matters of social justice,
human rights and issues that impact upon the quality of life of all
Australians.
Why Join AASW?
At AASW, our work supports a
profession that makes a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians every
day.
We offer:
- Flexible work arrangements and hybrid working
options
- A collaborative and values-driven culture
- The opportunity to influence organisational
strategy and culture
- A supportive leadership team
- Three-day working week arrangement (0.6 FTE)
- Meaningful work within a purpose-driven national
organisation
Your key responsibilities:
- Undertake assessments of social work qualifications
for individual applicants for membership eligibility assessments and migration
skills assessments, in the context of the AASW’s assessing authority status
with the Federal Government and also Mutual Recognition Assessments.
- Establish if applicants meet the assessment
criteria
- Provide ineligible applicants appropriate advice
regarding educational programs which are required to be completed in order that
the AASW MEA requirements are met. Implement quality control standards
- Provide
written advice to applicants regarding outcomes and where appropriate review
information
- Maintain
necessary records and quality of records and assessment processes
- Implement
existing policies and procedures and develop new documents as appropriate
including required research in consultation with Team Leader
- Implement
and develop quality control standards
- Prepare
reports and briefing papers and submissions as required
Key selection criteria:
- Tertiary
qualification in social work (in the first instance)
- A sound
understanding of social work education and overseas social work qualifications
- A sound
understanding of the principles of the AASW Australian Social Work Education
and Accreditation Standards
- Demonstrated
ability to manage several projects while maintaining deadlines
- Proficiency
in the use of information technology including proficiency in Microsoft suite,
Salesforce CRM and SharePoint.
- Well-developed
administrative and organisational skills
- Excellent
organisational and planning skills
- Excellent
communication skills both written and verbal
- Excellent
interpersonal and teamwork skills
- High level
analytical and research skills
- Demonstrated
experience in project development and management
- Ability to
work autonomously with minimal supervision
Desirable requirements:
- Experience
in technical writing
- Experience
in assessing social work qualifications
How to Apply
The AASW is
committed to equal opportunities in employment and embraces diversity and
inclusion in its workforce. We encourage applications from culturally and
ethnically diverse communities, particularly those underrepresented in the
social work profession including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
communities and people with a disability.
To be
considered for this role, your application must include your résumé and a cover
letter addressing the key selection criteria listed above.
Applications
close 6th of July however, we reserve the right to end the closing date early.
Please
direct any queries to: courtney.thompson@aasw.asn.au
