Advance your career by joining one of the most diverse public sector organisations in WA.

About the role

Are you quick on the keyboard, with a keen eye for detail? Have experience working within a team, where there are periods of solo work? Have you juggled multiple data bases and conflicting priorities?

The Employment Screening Unit handles a high volume of work, performing a range of checks, to include criminal history checks, integrity declarations and online information management systems.

Familiarity with a range of online systems, strong team skills, a strong customer service attitude and a liking for working in an environment where the work being undertaken forms part of a process that is repeated for each employment screening application processed will make you a strong candidate for these roles

Assistant Employment Screening Officers (Level 2) have a range of responsibilities in processing employment screens being undertaken. Records Management is a crucial component of the role. The position involves operating a number of online systems that support the obtaining of information required for employment screening. The role requires the position holder to communicate with applicants and service providers by telephone and in written communications.

Employment Screening Officers (Level 3) are also involved in processing employment screens being undertaken. The position holder assesses information received from applicants and various other sources, determining whether the applicant meets the required integrity standards for employment or engagement or whether the application needs to be referred to a senior officer for further review. The role requires the position holder to make informed decisions.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements
• Career pathway opportunities
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.

Eligibility

It is a requirement that the position holder is successful in obtaining a Negative Vetting Level One security clearance as a condition of employment and maintain the clearance for the duration of their employment in the position. Only Australian Citizens are eligible to hold the Negative Vetting Level One security clearance.

Why join the team?

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

Want to find out more about this role?

To find out more about this opportunity and how to apply for this position, follow the direct link below:

WA Government Jobs | Assistant Employment Screening Officer and Employment Screening Officer

Applications must be received before Thursday, 20 March 2025 at 4:30pm.