Independent Decision Makers

• $109.27 per hour excluding superannuation (non-negotiable)
• 100% remote or hybrid working available
• Experience in the social welfare, case management or legal sector

• $109.27 per hour excluding superannuation (non-negotiable)
• 100% remote or hybrid working available
• Preference for full-time hours or a minimum of 30 hours per week
• Contract extensions for high‑performing IDMs

  
About the Client
Karlka Recruiting Group has partnered with the National Redress Scheme to engage multiple Independent Decision Makers on a Casual contract based Australia‑wide (100% remote). The role supports statutory decision‑making functions under a Commonwealth scheme and offers ongoing work for high‑performing contractors.
  
About the Position
The Independent Decision Maker is responsible for making determinations on applications under Commonwealth legislation using an established assessment framework. The role requires independent, lawful, procedurally fair and trauma‑informed decision‑making.
  
The current IDMs have a broad range of knowledge and experience. You may be suitable if your background is in: 

• Policy and/or legislative decision making 
• Policy development 
• Psychology/Senior Social Workers
• Child protection
• High performing roles that rely on interpreting legislation 
• Indigenous affairs/policy development

  
Duties

• Independent Decision Makers (IDMs) make decisions on applications for redress using legislative and policy frameworks
• Apply statutory thresholds and consider all relevant applicant and institution material
• Prepare clear, defensible Statements of Reasons using approved templates
• Make timely determinations, including internal reviews when required
• Use trauma‑informed, neutral language in all written decisions

  
Requirements / Skills

• Experience in the social welfare, case management or legal sector
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation in decision‑making
• Understanding of the National Redress Scheme
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance
• Availability to travel to Canberra for initial training and asset collection
• Australian citizenship and completion of mandatory employment checks

  
Highly Desirable
Applications from all diversity groups are welcome, with applicants that identify as, First Nations peoples, person with disability and/or Cultural and Linguistically Diverse, strongly encouraged to apply.
  
Recruitment Process

• Advertisement close date: 05/06/2026
• Requirement: CV and Cover Letter
• Shortlisting end date: 26/07/2026
• NOTE 1: Start dates are unconfirmed however, in previous recruitment rounds, it could take months before one is confirmed. 
• NOTE 2: for the previous IDM recruitment we received over 1000 applications Australia wide. This is an extremely competitive role. All applicants will be reviewed and compared against each other. Only the most suitable applicants will be contacted.
• NOTE 3: If you have not been contacted post shortlisting end date, you have not been shortlisted or submitted. 
• Consultant: Sang Nguyen-Pham
• Questions will only be accepted via email: krgidm@karlkarecruiting.com.au
• Please apply through this portal. Any applications through email may be missed.