• Full time 
• National professional association opportunity
• Competitive salary
• Flexible work options
• Additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year

ABOUT ACWA

The Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) works for the benefit of the community by ensuring community workers are well qualified and skilled to provide services that help bring about a fair and just Australia. Its purpose, supported by members, is to ensure that community work is widely recognised as a profession, and that practitioners have the requisite qualifications, skills, ethics and knowledge needed to play a proactive role in bringing about a fair and just society. ACWA’s four key service areas are membership, migration skills assessments, course accreditation and training endorsement. 

The office is based in the Melbourne CBD. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Assessment Officer you will work with other team members to ensure the efficient operation of the course accreditation program. The position will involve the assessment of course accreditation applications and subsequent monitoring of these courses to ensure they meet the established criteria and standards. The position will also support the delivery of the membership services program. 

In your role you will need:

• a tertiary qualification in community services, human services, social work or similar (preferred)
• a good knowledge of and experience in the community sector
• an understanding of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
• good time management skills
• an ability to prioritise workloads
• to enjoy working in a small team.

How to apply for the role

If you are interested in this role, please read the job description carefully and address the key selection criteria in a cover letter. Submit your cover letter, current CV, and evidence of qualifications, plus three referees via the "Apply Now" button. If you have any questions, please ring Liz Stumbles, Manager of Membership Services, on 03 9642 5166.

A position description including selection criteria is attached.