Job Description
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Manager, Quality and Safeguards, this position will contribute to embedding quality & safeguarding and continuous improvement related activities across Disability Homes Victoria. The Senior Policy Officer role will be responsible for developing and delivering strategic projects focussed on service improvement in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) service delivery, as well as ensuring the department meets its NDIS provider and legislative obligations.
This role would suit someone with experience in legislative compliance and policy analysis, with a passion for uplifting organisational and workforce capability.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
Design and deliver projects that uplift quality and safeguarding and enhance the provision of SDA service delivery to residents, in partnership with other DFFH teams.
Identify and perform analysis on quality and safeguarding issues, develop solutions and practical strategies to resolve issues.
Provide authoritative advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative solutions to complex and sensitive issues to guide and influence the department's quality and safeguarding priorities
Please open the position description to read more.
This is an NDIS Risk Assessed Role / This is a Key Personnel Role.
Staff appointed to this role at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing may not commence in role until they have an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and have provided this detail for recording.
For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
Reporting to the Manager, Quality and Safeguards, this position will contribute to embedding quality & safeguarding and continuous improvement related activities across Disability Homes Victoria. The Senior Policy Officer role will be responsible for developing and delivering strategic projects focussed on service improvement in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) service delivery, as well as ensuring the department meets its NDIS provider and legislative obligations.
This role would suit someone with experience in legislative compliance and policy analysis, with a passion for uplifting organisational and workforce capability.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
Design and deliver projects that uplift quality and safeguarding and enhance the provision of SDA service delivery to residents, in partnership with other DFFH teams.
Identify and perform analysis on quality and safeguarding issues, develop solutions and practical strategies to resolve issues.
Provide authoritative advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative solutions to complex and sensitive issues to guide and influence the department's quality and safeguarding priorities
Please open the position description to read more.
This is an NDIS Risk Assessed Role / This is a Key Personnel Role.
Staff appointed to this role at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing may not commence in role until they have an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and have provided this detail for recording.
For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Policy Officer, Quality and Safeguards position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.