Assessment Officer
Government of Western Australia
- West Perth, WA
- $86,439-92,795 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
At the Department of Training and Workforce Development we support Western Australia’s training system to develop the skills and capabilities needed to transform lives while creating strong and vibrant businesses, communities, and the economy.We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to join us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, youth, women and people of diverse sexualities and genders.Find out more about our work by visiting our websiteLeadership for All
Critical to our success in delivering value for the future of Western Australians is the leadership capability of our people. We believe that everyone is a leader, regardless of their role and we are committed to advancing our collective leadership impact by adopting the behaviours and mindsets inThe Role
The Assessment Officer acts as the first point of contact for clients requiring information about State nomination and Regional Certifying Body advice for the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa.The position takes a case management approach, being responsible for the clients’ needs from first contact to the issuing of an assessment outcome, referral to licensing and regulatory bodies and processing of applications using the Migration Services CRM.The Assessment Officer provides information to prospective migrants, employers and agents enquiring about skilled migration programs.To be successful in this role you will ideally have experience in delivering high quality customer service and administration or data entry skills. Experience in processing or assessing applications would be advantageous.As a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position may be prioritised for appointment.Employee Benefits
You will have access to a range of benefits which may include:
- Flexible work arrangements including flexitime and working remotely;
- Flexible leave arrangements, including study leave;
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Contact Officers;
- Career and professional development programs and opportunities; and
- Salary packaging options.
- Free onsite parking
For full details of the role, eligibility requirements and what we are looking for, read the attached job description and application package.If you have any questions about the position, please contact Thiha Thwin, Senior Migration Services Officer on (08) 6212 9760 or emailIf you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact Human Resources via or via (08) 6551 5071.How to apply
Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit an application consisting of:
- a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume not exceeding three pages, providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to this role and
- a brief covering letter not exceeding two pages, relating your skills and experience to the selection criteria as outlined in attached Job Description Form.
The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next twelve months. The Department may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants.