Relationships Australia is a community sector organisation with a proud and rich history. We connect with families, communities, and thousands of people across the lifespan. You may know us for our family and couples counselling – we also give back to the community through our work in family violence prevention, working with people experiencing gambling harm, with families that have been touched by the sudden death of a loved one, with people who have experienced trauma and with people who are challenged by their mental health, among other things.

With us you will work with people at times of vulnerability in their lives, create a career you’ll love and join a warm and caring team who make a difference.

Your new role

• Permanent, part time. 22.5 hours or 3 days per week
• Located at Deakin, ACT
• Annual full time salary between $91,586.55 to $92,889.37

The role will support the Quality and Risk Manager in maintaining and improving the organisation’s quality and risk management systems, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards including the Child Safe and Accreditation Standards.

Duties:

Under the direction of the Quality and Risk Manager, the Quality and Compliance Officer is responsible for:

• Assisting with the maintenance of the QMS, including quality planning, implementation, and reporting.
• Assisting with accreditation and quality assurance activities, including quality measurement and maintaining the Quality Improvement Plan.
• Maintaining Compliance Management processes, including the Compliance Register and monitoring legislation and regulatory requirements
• Supporting policy development and consultation processes, including the drafting of RACR submissions and policy papers, and collaborating with policy owners to draft and update organisational policies in accordance with the policy development framework.

What you’ll need to succeed

1. Experience in quality, compliance or policy administration.
2. Good planning and time management skills and able to manage multiple priorities.
3. Strong process, analytical and writing skills with attention to accuracy.
4. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

For a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the position description found via our careers page.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.

What you’ll get in return

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded not-for-profit, community-based organisation in a position where you will have the opportunity to continue to grow and develop your career. You will receive a generous package including professional development and NFP salary packaging. In this role you will be able to make a positive difference in the lives of people in the community every day.

What you need to do now

If this sounds like the ideal position for you, Apply today! Submit your resume with names of two work related referees and a cover letter specifically addressing each of the selection criteria (no more than half a page response under each criterion). Applications that do not address selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.

Applications should be submitted only via the “Apply Now” button below.

Position description with selection criteria is available at our careers page.

For further information about the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at (02) 6923 9100 or by email [email protected], using the subject line: Quality and Compliance Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.