Do you want to work with a leading purpose driven, community-based organisation?

SSI's vision is to achieve a society that values the diversity of its people and actively provides support to ensure meaningful social and economic participation and to assist individuals and families to reach their potential.

About the Role

The National Panel Officer will be responsible for conducting disability assessments in a dedicated region under the National Panel of Assessors contract. The assessments determine appropriate levels of service and support for DES providers, participants and/or employers, and include Ongoing Support Assessments (OSA), Support Wage Scheme (SWS) assessments and Workplace Modification Scheme (WMS) assessments.

The National Panel Officer will work to ensure assessments are conducted and submitted accurately and within required timeframes, with the overall aim of enhancing employment opportunities, participation in the workforce, and assisting with maintaining employment for people with a disability.

• Conduct Ongoing Support Assessments (OSA) and Support Wage Assessments (SWS) on behalf of SSI onsite with DES providers, participants/client, employers, and worksites.
• Conduct Ongoing Support Assessments (OSA) to review and ascertain the level of ongoing support required by DES participants to carry out a role once employed and to successfully maintain employment.
• Conduct Support Wage Assessments (SWS) in conjunction with all parties such as the person with a disability, employers, and DES providers to ascertain level of income support for employees with a disability who are not able to perform jobs at full award wages because of a disability; compile assessments and lodge with the relevant body for approval.
• Conduct Workforce Modification Scheme (WMS) assessments on behalf of SSI to determine a suitable match between the participant, their job, and workplace modification.
• Gather information for assessments onsite directly with participants, employers, and DES providers, as and when required.
• Ensure all Assessments are completed accurately, withing expected timeframes, and submitted to the relevant authorising bodies or parties involved for review and approval.
• Other duties as directed from time to time within your skills range and capacity.

Selection Criteria

• Diploma or higher level qualification in an allied health field such as Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counselling, Vocational Training or other relevant field
• Minimum of two years of practical experience in disability employment or related field
• High level customer centric approach and the ability to achieve quality and accuracy in service standards, KPIs, and targets
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with a wide cross section of stakeholders
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy in administrative tasks and reporting
• High level problem solving skills and report writing skills
• Strong relationship building skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
• Previous experience in a similar role within the Disability Employment Services sector or in an Assessor role in Australia is DESIRABLE

About Us

Settlement Services International (SSI Group, of which Access Community Services is a subsidiary) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.

About our Benefits

• Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!
• Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth;
• Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs, three days of culture and well-being leave
• Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process

At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. SSI expects all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so. This is also a pre-condition to ongoing employment.

SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can also assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

Should you require adjustments please email us at [email protected] using the subject line: National Panel Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs or call Vimla on 0410801184.