Project and Policy Advisor

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.

Do you want to work with a leading purpose driven, community-based organisation?

SSI’s vision is to achieve a society that values the diversity of its people and actively provides support to ensure meaningful social and economic participation and to assist individuals and families to reach their potential.

About the Program
The MCFP includes a range of practice teams which deliver Permanency Support Program, Family Preservation, Foster carer recruitment and community engagement, foster care assessments and training. The program is supported by the Quality Innovation and Practice teams, which includes arrange of child and family PSP practice specialists roles, quality and safeguarding teams and the data and revenue functions.

About the Role
The Project and Policy Advisor - Out of Home Care will be an instrumental role within the Accreditation and Implementation team. The Accreditation and Implementation is key to oversight and analysis of SSI’s practice evidence against NSW Accreditation standards, responding to gaps and engaging/co-designing tailored system and process responses that enhance organisation and program specific data, particularly relating to CALD children and families involved in child protection and OOHC.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Contribute to the development and implementation of the MCFP accreditation and implementation Plan that aligns with MCFP continuous Quality Improvement Plan and Strategic Plan
- Project Plan and carry out day to day operational processes for accreditation, in accordance with Office of the Children’s Guardianship (OCG) evidence index requirements and MCFP accreditation and implementation plan
- Undertake project work, as directed, to continuously improve accreditation policies, processes, and systems.
- Create and review policies, procedure and supporting documentation that adhere to the relevant legal requirements, industry standards, accreditation, funding requirements and are client-focused.
- Contribute to the implementation of systems, reporting or other governance that maintain practice standards in line with accreditation standards

Essential Criteria
- Tertiary qualifications in Community Services or related discipline
- Adept understanding of OOHC legislation, regulations and standards with the ability to review and or develop policies and procedures and guide the organisation towards best practices and compliance.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with experience in coordinating small teams or committees
- Prior experience in an accreditation and/or regulatory/compliance activities.
- Experience managing projects and change.
- Prior experience in the implementation and/or interpretation of policies and procedures and/or codes and standards.
- An understanding of the relationship between regulation and the delivery of safe and effective child and family services
- Ability to work autonomously, as part of a small, dynamic team

If you are looking for a fast-paced and diverse role where you can make a real difference, this may just be the role for you.

About Us
Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.

About our Benefits
- Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay
- Industry leading flexible working arrangement supported to work from home and office, including 9-day fortnight;
- Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
- Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process
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