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Blue Card Services (Screening Services); Queensland Worker Screening Services; Harm Prevention and Regulation; Brisbane City
Exciting Opportunity: Manager, Eligibility Assessment – Blue Card Services
Queensland Worker Screening Services
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and vulnerable people? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your critical thinking and decision-making skills can create meaningful impact? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Justice & Legal |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/672398/25 |
| Closing date | 17-Dec-2025 |
| Job duration | until 31st May 2026 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Isabella Hurley |
| Contact details | Phone: 32116843 Access the National Relay Service |
Blue Card Services is seeking a motivated and experienced Manager, Eligibility Assessment to lead our dedicated team of professional officers within the Eligibility Assessment Team. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of Queensland's children and young people by overseeing employment screening decisions and regulatory matters under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000.
What you'll do:
As the Manager of the Eligibility Assessment Team, you will:
- Lead and inspire a team of professional officers, providing strategic and operational guidance to ensure high-quality, consistent, and accurate assessments.
- Make a difference by approving and documenting regulatory decisions that are evidence-based, defensible, and in the best interests of children and vulnerable people.
- Drive performance by planning, organising, and managing team responsibilities to meet and exceed key performance indicators.
- Foster a positive culture by creating a professional, collaborative, and inclusive environment that supports staff wellbeing, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
- Be a trusted advisor by providing expert advice and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders on assessments, appeals, and regulatory matters.
- Represent Blue Card Services in interagency forums and committees, contributing to initiatives that protect the rights and wellbeing of children and young people across Queensland.
- Shape the future by advising the Director on strategic policy and operational trends to enhance service delivery and maintain the integrity of our processes.
What we're looking for:
To excel in this role, you'll bring:
- A strong understanding of, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of, the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 and other relevant legislation.
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to guide, mentor, and manage a high-performing team.
- Proven expertise in interpreting technical and legal documents, including police information, and making sound, evidence-based decisions.
- Outstanding organisational skills to manage workloads, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
- A commitment to fostering workplace equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.
- The ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, contributing to a culture of excellence and integrity.
Why join us?
At Blue Card Services, we are committed to safeguarding Queensland's children and young people. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:
- The opportunity to make a real difference in the community.
- A supportive and inclusive workplace that values your professional growth and wellbeing.
- The chance to work with a passionate and dedicated team.
- A role that offers variety, challenge, and the ability to shape policy and processes that protect the most vulnerable.
If you're ready to take on this exciting leadership role and contribute to the safety and wellbeing of Queensland's children, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply now and be part of a team that's making a difference.
Blue Card Services is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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