Quality, Safeguarding and Practice Specialist

16 hours ago


Maitland, Australia Challenge Community Services Full time

**JOIN US - SHAPE LIVES - BUILD YOUR CAREER**

Challenge Community Services has been a cornerstone of community support for over 65 years, providing a wide range of services including Disability Services, Foster Care, Allied Health, and supported employment. Our mission is to empower individuals and enhance the communities we engage with through compassionate, collaborative, and people-focused services.

About the Role:
As a key member of the Quality, Safeguarding and Practice team, you will provide leadership and expertise in establishing and maintaining a culture that is collaborative, accountable, engaged, agile, and focused on delivering excellent outcomes for our staff, clients, and stakeholders.

Your role will encompass leading quality, compliance, risk management, and feedback management activities, ensuring that our services meet the highest standards of care and safety.
- ** Support the Manager** in achieving compliance with internal and external standards, including accreditation and professional practice standards.
- ** Coordinate incident and feedback management systems**, ensuring timely resolution and reporting.
- ** Participate in the development and implementation** of our safeguarding and quality framework.
- ** Stay informed of sector developments** in person-centric practice and contribute to building a community of excellence.
- ** Lead practice reviews** and continuous improvement programs to ensure compliance with legislation, standards, and policies.
- ** Provide advice on legislative requirements** regarding safeguarding and client safety.
- ** Influence and contribute** to the development of organisational frameworks, policies, and procedures to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
- ** Collaborate with the team** to build workforce capacity and skills in practice excellence.

About You:

- A degree or qualification in a related field such as Management, Social Services, or Quality Management.
- A sound understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment for disability support, child safe services, and other community services areas.
- Demonstrated understanding of human rights and person-centred approaches.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
- Well-developed communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience in developing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong analytical and report writing skills.
- A commitment to reflective practice, ongoing learning, and delivering training opportunities.
- Experience in the not-for-profit, disability, or child protection sectors.
- Experience in leading or participating in auditing or quality practice reviews.

Qualifications and Requirements:

- A degree in a relevant field.
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
- Current NSW Working with Children’s Check (or eligibility to obtain one).
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or eligibility to obtain one).
- Current Police Check (or eligibility to obtain one).
- COVID-19 vaccination certificate.

Why Join Us?
- ** Competitive Pay Rates**:Based on qualifications and experience
- ** Training and Development Opportunities**:

- ** Meaningful Work**: Make a significant impact in the lives of others
- ** Supportive Environment**: Work in a collaborative team that values your expertise and contributions.
- ** Salary Packaging Options and Entertainment/Meal Card** (if eligible)
- ** Celebrate You**: Take a day off on your birthday

**How to apply**:
Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Katie Whatley

**Applications Close: 16th September 2024**

**We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, and pay my respects to their elders past and present.



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