Restrictive Practice Regulatory Reporting Officer

Overview

Restrictive Practice Regulatory Reporting Officer

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Scope's purpose is to create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive. We support people with physical, intellectual and multiple disabilities to achieve their goals. Scope is a registered provider under the NDIS and delivers a range of services including supported independent living, short term accommodation (respite), social connections, lifestyle options, therapy and employment services in over 420 service locations across Victoria and NSW.

Your Role

Scope has an exciting and unique opportunity for a Restrictive Practices (RP) Regulatory Reporting Officer (RRO) to work within our Quality, Safeguarding and Practice (QSP). The RP RRO Team plays a key role in ensuring compliance and accuracy in reporting restrictive practices. They manage detailed records, monitor monthly reporting, and uphold regulatory standards to safeguard the rights of people with disabilities. The team also partners with the APO to provide governance and oversight for behaviour support plans involving restrictive practices.

Your Responsibilities

• Accurately monitor and report on the monthly use of restrictive practices to state bodies and the NDIS.
• Provide training and support to staff to ensure timely and correct reporting.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and Scope's safeguarding framework.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Victorian Senior Practitioner, NDIS) to maintain accurate data and governance.
• Maintain detailed records of incidents, authorisations, and reviews while contributing to continuous quality improvement.

What We Look For

• Experience with reportable incidents or regulatory reporting in disability, health, or related fields.
• Knowledge of human rights, positive behaviour support, and trauma-informed, person-centered practice.
• Strong time management skills and ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding of relevant disability legislation and compliance requirements (e.g., Disability Act 2006, NDIS Quality & Safeguards).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and build capacity in others.

Additional Information

Regulatory Reporting Officer PD Aug 2025.docx (note: this is for reference only). We are committed to filling this role quickly, so while applications for this role will close on 26/09/2025 we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may interview suitable candidates prior to closing date. To avoid missing out apply now.

Scope as an Employer: At Scope, we celebrate our people by rewarding you with access to an exclusive benefits platform, including cashback, vouchers, and discounts to over 500 retailers. It's one of the ways we thank our team for the ongoing and valued contribution they make to the lives of the people we support.

View our stance on inclusion, diversity and human rights by visiting our careers page. Scope (Aust) is a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Agencies: Whilst we appreciate your interest, we are confident we can find a great candidate without external support.

If at any time you require us to adjust our recruitment process to meet your individual needs, please email careers@scopeaust.org.au

Please note: Successful applicants will be required to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and a Working with Children Check. If you have lived or worked for a continuous period of 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years, a certified International Police Check from that country or countries will also be required. The offer will be conditional on meeting these requirements.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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