Quality & Compliance Officer

  • 1 x Full Time Position
  • Located at the Jane Ardler Centre (Nowra)

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
22nd August 2023

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Quality and Compliance Officer works within the Quality, Compliance and Reporting team and in consultation with staff across all SCMSAC Sections/Programs, to establish and maintain an integrated quality and compliance management system.

The role is responsible for coordinating and facilitating service accreditations and supporting compliance with work health and safety legislation, with a strong focus on continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
    • Promote quality and compliance initiatives and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.
    • Lead and implement specified internal auditing practices.
    • Contribute to the development, review and implementation of relevant policies and procedures.
    • Contribute to the development, review and implementation of tools and resources to support quality and compliance processes.
    • Prepare and review quality and compliance reports to identify gaps or trends that inform organisational planning and decision making.
    • Assist with the development and delivery of training, including sourcing suitable external providers where appropriate.
    • Maintain knowledge of current quality and risk practices in the health, community services and other relevant sectors.
    • Maintain the Quality and Safety Register accurately and keep it updated.
    • Attend relevant meetings. Be punctual, prepared, and ready to participate.
    • Actively participate in monthly documented support and supervision sessions.
    • Participate in annual performance review.
    • Other duties as reasonably directed by the CEO or delegate.
    REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VACANCIES

    Applications must address the key competencies (selection criteria): For an Information Package containing position description, selection criteria and an employment application, please download above or contact Human Resources via email hr@southcoastams.org.au or call 02 4448 0200.

    Preferred applicants will also be required to undergo a National Police Check and obtain a new paid employee Working with Children Check (as required by the Act) prior to appointment with South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation.

    Salary will be in accordance with the South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation Enterprise Agreement 2022-2025.

    Being vaccinated against Covid-19 is an inherent requirement of this role, to ensure that SCMSAC fulfils its WHS obligations. The incumbent must remain up to date with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) national advice regarding vaccines and booster shots.