Social Security Assessor
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- Clerical and Administrative Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 5Clerical and Administrative Workers
- Sub-major group
- 59Other Clerical and Administrative Workers
- Minor group
- 591Inspectors and Regulatory Officers
Description
Assesses social welfare claims and entitlements under government legislation, and investigates fraud and suspected breaches of legislation.
Unit group
5912 · Regulatory Administration and Assessment OfficersDescription
Assess and process applications to ensure compliance with legislation, and support the public to navigate administrative processes such as for social security, taxation or visa processing purposes.
Skill level
Australia
4
Occupation skill level 4
Tasks
Tasks include
- Assesses social welfare claims and determines eligibility for benefits based on policy guidelines
- Interviews claimants to gather information and evidence for assessment
- Reviews and analyses documentation and evidence
- Conducts investigations into suspected fraud and breaches of legislation
- Collaborates with other agencies and departments to gather information and evidence
- Provides advice to claimants on their entitlements and obligations
- Maintains accurate assessment and investigation records
- Prepares reports for management and legal proceedings
- Stays updated on changes in legislation and policy related to social welfare
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/5/59/591/5912
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
