About Us

'Safe journeys, every time'. This is what we strive for at Safe Transport Victoria (ST Vic).

As the safety regulator for commercial passenger vehicles, buses and maritime, what we do impacts the everyday lives of Victorians.  Our role is to work with these industries and the communities they serve to ensure a transport system that inspires confidence for users.

We are focused on creating impact by being an intelligence-led regulator, agile to technological disruptions in the market and highly responsive to community expectations and needs.

We are also in the business of thinking big.  We are reimagining what’s possible in how we regulate, and we welcome those who are interested in reshaping and redefining how we work.

Safe Transport Victoria is committed to building a culture of ‘working as one’.  This means our people share openly, question respectfully and build together.  This also means we invest in our people and provide personal and professional development programs to create a workforce that is empowered, innovative and adaptable.

Job Title

Senior Accreditation and Case Assessment Officer

VPS Level

VPS4

Salary

$95,102 - $107,905 plus superannuation

Work type

Ongoing

About the Role

Reporting to the Team Leader, Complex Permissioning and Case Assessment, this role is responsible for the management and assessment of complex accreditation and permissions across a multimodal environment within the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry, Bus, Driving Instructor and Maritime sectors.

As a Senior Accreditation and Case Assessment Officer, you will be working in a fast-paced team environment, managing multiple tasks and competing priorities. You will be responsible for the assessment and processing of complex accreditations and escalated assessments pertaining to criminal and medical matters.  The role requires formal writing skills in a legal or regulatory setting, with the ability to write clear, well-reasoned decisions based on legislation and regulatory frameworks.

As a Senior Accreditation and Case Assessment Officer, you will contribute to the development of procedures and quality frameworks, while applying a customer-centric approach across all stakeholders with awareness to safety outcomes.

To access the Position Description, click here.

About You

The successful candidate will possess excellent attention to detail that is complemented by advanced policy or formal writing skills. Previous experience dealing with criminal, regulatory or disciplinary proceedings is highly desirable.

You will possess the ability to write well-reasoned decisions that are fair, balanced and well considered.

You will possess the ability to work within a fast-paced team, the ability to multitask whilst managing competing priorities.

If you are someone who enjoys working in a dynamic regulatory environment and is committed to achieving outcomes that prioritise safety and fairness, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in law, public policy, or a related field will be highly regarded.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact John Mutton, Team Leader, Complex Permissioning and Case Assessment on mobile 0437 855 276.

It is an inherent requirement of this position that the employee is ready, willing, and able to perform work outside their ordinary place of residence, including at ST Vic workplaces.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

What we offer you?

ST Vic is committed to building a culture of flexible work arrangements, providing professional development programs and supporting ways of working that help employees balance work and life.  We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+.

A Workplace committed to safety and wellbeing

ST Vic is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all its people, including contractors and visitors. We have a strong focus on initiating wellness events for our people to foster a sense of enjoyment and positive mental health. In some instances, ST Vic also offers flexible working arrangements.

Diversity and Inclusion

ST Vic’s broad diversity program enables us to attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce to foster greater innovation, greater customer connection and increased wellbeing and satisfaction.

Learning and Development

We want you to grow, develop and learn with us! ST Vic provides you with access to a range of internal and external learning and development opportunities to support your performance in your role and further your career aspirations.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now' button.  As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter of no more than 1 page in length addressing your skills, experience and interest in the position.

Applications close at midnight 13 January 2025.