The Office of Regulatory Services is seeking suitable candidates to serve as Independent Advisors to the Commissioner for Fair Trading (the Commissioner) in accordance with the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 (WWVP Act).
Interested nominees are asked to consider the Guidelines and complete and submit the Working with Vulnerable People Independent Advisor's application package no later than close of business 15 June 2012 (4 weeks from the date of advertisement).
As set out in section 34 of the WWVP Act, the people appointed must include:
The role of the Independent Advisor is to:
The role and expectations of the Independent Advisors are outlined in the Guidelines below:
Interested nominees must complete the Working with Vulnerable People Independent Advisors application package. A completed application package must include the following:
Completed application packages must be addressed to:
Keith WardOffice of Regulatory ServicesPolicy and Community Relations
By no later than close of business, 15 June 2012 via:
POST: GPO Box 158 Canberra, ACT 2601orEMAIL: keith.ward@act.gov.au
For further information, please contact Keith Ward on (02) 6207 1921.
All nominations will be acknowledged upon receipt. At the close of the nomination period applications will be assessed and representatives selected accordingly.
The purpose of the Working with Vulnerable People EIAG is to provide advice and guidance to the Commissioner for Fair Trading, through the Working with Vulnerable People Internal Implementation Working Group.
The group will:
The roles and expectations of the Working with Vulnerable People EIAG are outlined in the Terms of Reference.
The A.C.T. Government is committed to the support and protection of children and vulnerable adults.
On Tuesday, 25 October 2011 the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Bill 2010 was passed in the A.C.T. legislative Assembly. The Act introduces a requirement for people who have contact with vulnerable people in the course of engaging in certain regulated activities or services to be registered with a Statutory Screening Unit (Background Screening Unit) to be established in the Office of Regulatory Services, Justice and Community Safety Directorate.
The Act will commence no later than 12 months after being notified on the Legislation Register.
Throughout the development of the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Bill 2010 and the Bill’s supporting legislation, the A.C.T. Government has continued to consult with stakeholders. Comments received have been invaluable in assisting to shaping the Act. The Consultation Report is available on the Community Services Directorate’s website for your information.
An Information Book is also available. This book provides answers to all the questions raised by stakeholders to date.
The Office of Regulatory Services has established transitional provisions about the introduction of the scheme. It is expected that in the first year of operation all employees and volunteers who provide regulated services to children will be checked in the first year of operation. All employees and volunteers providing regulated services to children and adults will be subject to checking from years two to six of the schemes operation.
A comprehensive review of the Act will occur in year four of the implementation phase. No new background checks will occur during this year. Further information will be available on the ORS website in the near future.
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