About NDS: 

National Disability Services (NDS) is Australia's peak body for non-government disability service organisations, representing over 1200 non-government service providers.

At NDS, we are committed to supporting our members and the disability sector more broadly to provide high quality support and services to people with disability. NDS promotes the full inclusion of people with disability and this commitment is outlined in our Disability Action Plan (DAP).

NDS is committed to fostering an inclusive and values driven work environment respecting the diversity of our employees, and the members and communities we serve. 

NDS employees come with a strong appreciation for the disability sector, and the passion to make a difference. 

To find out more about working for NDS please visit our website at http://nds.org.au. 

• Full-time, 5 days, 38 hours or part time options available
• Fixed-term contract until 30 June 2022

Highlights:

• Provide specialist quality and safeguarding consulting services
• Further develop the capacity of providers in quality and safeguarding.
• Be part of a supportive team driving good practice in the disability sector 

About the role:

Working in collaboration with the NDS Quality and Safeguarding team this position will provide specialist quality and safeguarding consulting services to support the disability sector in the transition and implementation to the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Commission requirements. Through sector consultation this position will identify and build on strategies to further develop the capacity of providers in quality and safeguarding.

Remaining up to date on the latest NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Commission and government requirements, assisting providers on the implementation and ongoing requirements in addition to the development of resources and workshop delivery will be a significant focus of this position. Key will be working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including government and disability sector organisations.

This position requires attending sites where proof of COVID-19 vaccination or exemption may be required.

It is expected that the position holder is aligned to, and demonstrates NDS’s values of respect, teamwork and collaboration, leadership, innovation and accountability at all times.

About You:

• Detailed knowledge of the NDIS Quality & Safeguarding requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including a proven ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels in a confidential and impartial manner
• Extensive experience working within the disability services sector ideally within a contractual, coordination, quality or service-based role
• Strong computer literacy including reporting, data entry, data management and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Teams
• High level capacity to develop and deliver presentations (including in a training environment), materials and resources to assist and promote quality and safeguarding in the disability sector
• High level consultation, communication and interpersonal skills with the demonstrated capacity to engage successfully with a range of external and internal stakeholders to achieve results and support change
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues facing the disability sector and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for people with a disability, particularly in regards to human rights, citizenship, quality and safeguarding and;
• Strong written communication, including the ability to write clear and accurate reports.

What we offer:

• Flexible working including working from home
• Salary packaging
• Collaborative environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Learning and development
• Retail discounts, wellbeing centre and recognition

To apply: 

Please send your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Carmen Pratts-Hincks, Program Manager Quality & Safeguarding on [email protected] using the subject line: Quality and Safeguarding Consultant enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

No agencies please.

If you have any requirements for the interview (e.g. mobility access, or other adjustments), please let us know in advance so accessibility arrangements can be made.

NDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applications from all diverse groups and backgrounds.