Standards Monitoring And Quality Assurance Officer

Standards Monitoring and Quality Assurance Officer
Division : Professional Standards, Regulation & Legal
Position No : Pool Ref COM29025
Location : Perth
Work Type : Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Salary : Operational Officer Qualified Stream Level 3, $129,211 - $142,460 pa + Super

The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.

Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the . The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.

As a Standards Monitoring and Quality Assurance Officer, you will be responsible for :

• Contributing to the development and consolidation of the Standards of service provision applicable to delivery of child protection and out of home care services for the Department.
• Contributing to the development, implementation and effective operation of quality assurance and standards monitoring systems across the out of home care and service delivery of child protection of the Department. Intrastate travel is required.
• Monitoring services to assess the compliance of service delivery of child protection with Standards established by the Department, the out of home care service providers and peak bodies.
• Managing contractors, as and when required, to ensure the systematic monitoring of the Department's child protection and out of home care services across Western Australia.
• Liaising with staff and external stakeholders to promote the Standards and the monitoring, quality assurance and quality improvement processes.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.

You must have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or relevant human services area to be eligible for this position. All overseas qualifications must be assessed for Australian equivalency. Refer to our information about the qualification requirements for this role, and how we will be assessing your qualifications.

Apply online by clicking the 'Apply for Job' button and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

• A current resume / CV.
• A two page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
• A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and / or overseas qualification assessment if applicable).
• A copy of all qualifications as specified in your application or resume / CV (if applicable).
• An application form (for hard copy applications only).

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Michela Orsini, HR consultant, .

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers: TTY / voice calls

The Department of Communities is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. The Department recognises that people with disability bring valuable talent, experience and insight to the workplace and encourages applications from people with disability. If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Michela Orsini.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after the closing time will not be accepted.

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