• Employment Type: Part-time (0.6 FTE), 7 Months Fixed Term Contract
• Remuneration: SCHADS Level 5
• Location: Northern Melbourne Suburbs, Hybrid
• Reports To: Corporate Services Manager

About Us

Georgina Martina Inc. (GMI) is a community-based organisation dedicated to supporting individuals affected by family violence through high-security refuges and long-term support properties. We are committed to an intersectional feminist, strength-based, and trauma-informed approach to service delivery, ensuring our support is respectful, empathetic, and effective. We are a small team, all doing different jobs that contribute to the services we provide to our community.  If you are looking to join a friendly team, supportive and empathetic then have a closer look at our opportunity.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Quality & Safety Lead to ensure that GMI meets all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role is crucial for maintaining our compliance standards and managing risk effectively. You’ll be responsible for monitoring compliance, conducting internal audits, and implementing improvements to ensure our practices align with legal, contractual and organisational requirements, alongside the new regulatory requirements of the Social Services Regulator.

This is a 0.6 FTE position for a 7-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension subject to funding availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance Monitoring: Perform regular internal audits to ensure adherence to policies and regulations; stay updated on relevant laws.
• Policy Management: Develop, implement, and update compliance policies; ensure staff follow them.
• Risk Management: Identify compliance risks, create mitigation strategies, and suggest improvements.
• Training and Support: Train staff on compliance issues and provide guidance.
• Reporting: Maintain records of audits and incidents; report compliance status to managers and stakeholders.
• Incident Management: Investigate compliance breaches, take corrective actions, and coordinate with legal bodies.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend process improvements and keep up with best practices.

Key Selection Criteria

• Relevant qualification in Compliance, Quality & Risk or a related field preferred.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a compliance role, ideally within a community-based or social services context.
• Strong understanding of compliance laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and solve problems proactively.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and alignment with our intersectional feminist, strength-based, and trauma-informed practice framework.

Please include a cover letter with your application outlining your skills and experience and how they relate to the key requirements of the role.

Why Join Us?

By joining GMI, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our operations comply with legal and ethical standards, directly supporting our mission to assist those affected by family violence. We offer a small and supportive workplace, with opportunities for professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package. Be part of an organisation that values integrity and compliance while making a real difference in the community. A friendly workplace, we are all supportive of each other and the contribution we make to the organisation.  Fantastic Salary sacrifice benefits as well which can increase your take home pay.

Equal Opportunity Exemption

GMI is exempt from the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. We encourage applications from women and/or trans and gender diverse individuals. Applications from cis males will not be considered at this time. We also welcome applicants from culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, mature age, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

Application Requirements

To be considered, provide evidence of qualifications, WWCC, current National Police Check, and a Victorian Driver’s Licence.

A position description is attached.