About us - We care

CatholicCare is a local not-for-profit organisation committed to helping those in need regardless of religious beliefs, background or circumstances.  Our Vision is for inclusive, thriving communities where human dignity of all is respected and valued.

We provide services that support people across all stages of life: early childhood education, out of school hours care, community age and disability Care, foster care, school counselling and parenting courses across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and the Macarthur regions. We are proud to offer genuine career pathway opportunities to our employees so they can continue to work with us even if they chose to pursue a different profession within the sector.

About our role- We care about others

This position will be an integral part of the Quality & Risk Team that ensures that CatholicCare operates in a legal, ethical & compliant manner.  It will be pivotal in our strategy for system automation and ongoing simplification of policy and processes.

This is a full-time position, working 38 hours per week in Wollongong.

The hourly rate range is $36.00-38.60 per hour

Our benefits - We care about you

In addition to being part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference in people's lives you will also enjoy:

• Competitive salaries and hourly rates
• Salary packaging options
• Professional development including internal and external training opportunities
• Free and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport
• Peace of mind driving to and from work with Employee Journey Insurance
• Free on-site parking and close public transport options
• Being part of a team who strive to provide the best care for children
• Working alongside passionate and like minded individuals

Our requirements to provide care 

• Demonstrated success in developing/ reviewing practices and processes to ensure compliance with legislation & standards.
• Excellent presentation, oral & written communication skills including ability to develop high-quality reports.
• Establish and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills including the ability to respond to changing priorities and manage competing deadlines.
• Current unencumbered NSW Drivers Licence & willingness and ability to drive across the Wollongong Diocese and travel to other locations as required. 

Click here for the Position Description.

Click here for the Candidate Pack.

For more information please contact Tracey Webb; [email protected] using the subject line: Quality & Compliance Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

As part of our recruitment process we will be reviewing applications as they are received. As a result, this position may close prior to the closing date. If you are interested in working with us, we recommend sending your application across as soon as possible. Best of Luck!

CatholicCare Wollongong is committed to equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.  All employees are subject to probity and pre-employment checks. CatholicCare Wollongong is a smoke free zone. 

CatholicCare is strongly committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people, and to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.  Applicants are thoroughly screened prior to employment.