Quality and Compliance Officer
Job No:
COS85
Location:
Colac
We are seeking an exceptional community minded individual to join our Older Persons and Abilities Support Service (OPASS) team as Quality and Compliance Officer in a Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time capacity.
Colac Otway Shire Council's Older Persons and Abilities Support Service is an integral part of Colac's highly regarded health and community services sector with good opportunities for a rewarding career path in the Aged and Disability Services field. We can offer you a job where you can make a real difference and meaningful contribution to people's lives. You will be appreciated and work with people who value you.
Located within two hours south-west of Melbourne, Colac Otway is renowned for its magnificent southern coastline, the Otway rainforests and the northern lakes and offers an attractive lifestyle with diverse employment opportunities. Backed by a thriving economy in primary industries, tourism, commercial and community services this is an exceptional career opportunity.
The Quality and Compliance Officer's primary objective is to ensure that Council:
- Operates to industry standards, meeting legal requirements and best practices for in-home aged care services.
- Has a focus on continuous improvement in its Older Persons and Ability Support Services (OPASS) Unit in accordance with quality and compliance frameworks.
- Prepares for and implements relevant Aged Care Reforms, including operational efficiency and capability.
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintain Council’s aged care services quality assurance framework and records.
- Assist the Coordinator and Manager in the development and review of policies and procedures.
- Respond to emergencies that impact on Council’s aged and disability service.
- Provide support and direction to internal staff, field staff (community care workers) and volunteers in the absence of the Coordinator.
About You:
To support your success in this role you will have:
- Qualification and/or extensive experience in Allied Health, Community Services, Nursing or equivalent.
- Extensive knowledge and experience with quality assurance, risk and compliance frameworks and continuous improvement.
- Sound knowledge of the Home Care Package Program (HCPP) and the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).
- Detailed knowledge of the aged care reforms.
- Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities.
- Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Current Victorian drivers licence
For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.
Salary information: $86,793.20 to $93,614.04 per annum plus superannuation.
For further information and how to apply:
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- Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.
- Information to be included with your application:
- Letter of application
- Current resume
- Key Selection Criteria Responses
- Submit your application
Anne Howard
Chief Executive Officer
Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.