Ndis Compliance Officer

At Starlight Home Care we pride ourselves on respect, integrity and quality support for all our participants. Our philosophy of care is based on providing opportunities to enhance the lives of individuals and deliver a seamless level of care. We are a growing organisation that operates in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne, providing support workers to individuals living with disabilities.

**Our Promise**
- To ensure we provide you with quality services that meet your needs.
- To partner you with personalised support programs that help meet your goals.
- To respect you and all that is always important to you.

**About The Role**:
You will play a vital role in identifying and managing risks effectively inline with the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework.

**Responsibilities**:
The key responsibilities of a Compliance Officer include, but are not limited to:

- Maintain NDIS Registration, ensuring all documentation are current.
- Ensuring policies and procedures are kept up to date to align with NDIS requirements.
- Prepare the organisation for NDIS Audits, resulting in successful compliance outcomes.
- Educate and train staff on NDIS regulations and industry best practice, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Support internal and external audit processes
- Collect, organise and maintain data for reporting and compliance activities
- Investigate incidents, complaints and compliance breaches, implementing corrective measure and prevention strategies.
- Maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients through regular fire equipment checks and adherence to safety standards.
- Fulfilled HR duties, including comprehensive orientation for new staff, ensuring compliance in staff files and HR records
- Prepare employee contracts, advertised roles, conducted interviews, and oversee the onboarding of new staff

**About You**:

- Excellent communication (both written and verbal) skills with the ability to communicate with providers, participants and their families effectively.
- Proficient in report writing
- High computer literacy with the knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team environment and autonomously
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize and self-motivate
- Ability to take direction
- Sincere interest in the disability sector and mental health
- Ability to work with culturally diverse communities and individuals

**Required Experience, Skill and Qualifications**:

- Relevant Qualifications including (desirable):

- Certificate III or higher in Health Service Assistance/Individual Support/Aged Care/Community or alternatively current nursing degree students that have completed their aged care placement.
- Previous compliance experience in the aged care or community services industry.
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
- A current drivers’ licence
- A roadworthy and registered car with comprehensive car insurance
- Valid Police Check (renewable every three years)
- Working with Children’s Check
- Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate

Please note it is a condition of employment to be fully vaccination against Covid-19 for this role. Proof of vaccination will be requested prior to commencement.

**What are the benefits?**
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Permanent role
- Ongoing training and development
- Work / life balance
- Salary based on experience and relevant qualifications

**How to apply**:
Please send through a copy of your resume and cover letter

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

**Salary**: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (preferred)

**Experience**:

- NDIS / Disability: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- Turkish (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (required)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (preferred)
- First Aid and CPR Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person