The role

The Quality and Compliance Officer provides essential administrative, systems and analytical support to ensure ARC Justice meets its legal and regulatory compliance, as well as accreditation requirements. The role works closely with the People and Shared Services Manager and holds relationships with individuals across the organisation.

The role contributes to the high performance across all of ARC Justice’s areas of work, which facilitates the delivery of consistently high standard services to clients.

This role can be based in Bendigo or Shepparton, with some flexibility to undertake work from home.

Organisational overview

ARC Justice is an independent, not-for-profit, human rights organisation that incorporates the Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre, the Goulburn Valley Community Legal Centre and Housing Justice.

Our programs deliver accessible legal services, tenancy advice and support to those in our community in the greatest need. We deliver community education and advocate for systematic change that enhances the rights of rural and regional Victorians. We recognise that housing and legal issues do not occur in isolation and we work with local partners to ensure a whole-of-person approach to our work.

Vision

An inclusive community built on a foundation of human rights and equality before the law.

Purpose

We promote equality before the law for people in rural and regional Victoria by: providing legal, advocacy and support services; elevating justice as an issue in public discourse; and advocating for systemic change that upholds human rights.

Principles that underpin our work

Community: We serve, build capacity and are accountable to the community to which we belong.

Learning: We are inquisitive and receptive to new ideas, use evidence-based practice and share our knowledge to achieve the greatest impact for our communities. We learn from both our successes and mistakes.

Partnership: We believe partnership and collaboration with individuals, communities and organisations is the only way to create meaningful and sustainable change.

People: We are committed to ethical and sustainable practice that values our people in achieving our purpose.

Recognition of First Peoples: We celebrate the strength, culture and contribution of our First Peoples. We recognise the systemic injustices brought against them, and work in partnership with local Aboriginal communities to bring justice.

Respect: In all of our work, we show respect. We value diversity and acknowledge differences, knowing these strengthen our community.

About you

You have extensive experience in the effective development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of quality management systems that support effective delivery and compliance across multiple sites.

You hold advanced level analytical skills and enjoy getting into the detail of things. This has facilitated your demonstrated ability to effectively develop, implement and evaluate systems and procedures to ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

You hold highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, which helps you establish positive and collaborative relationships with internal and external key stakeholders.

The Offer

• 0.6 to 0.8 FTE (45.6 to 60.8 hours per fortnight) position for a 12 month fixed term contract.
• A flexible and supportive team environment where staff engagement and development are prioritised.
• SCHADS Level 5 to 6 Award salary subject to skills and experience.
• 3 days ex gratia between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Salary packaging and accommodation and meal/entertainment packaging is also available.

The Position Description can be downloaded from arcjustice.org.au/get-involved/careers.

Enquiries can be directed to Mim Dineen on 03 5445 0950 or via [email protected], using the subject line: Quality and Compliance Officer - Bendigo / Shepparton enquiry via EthicalJobs.