About the role

The Compliance Officer - Aged Care is a permanent fulltime position based in Townsville. The Compliance Officer will report to the General Manager - Aged Care to support the overall function of the quality of service and compliance with Aged Care service provision in accordance with Aged Care Quality Standards across the selectability footprint.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• contributing to the development, implementation and review of Aged Care related policies, procedures and associated schedules with a view to maintaining compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards and support the organisation to become accredited as licensed Aged Care providers.
• supporting the development, review and updating of internal documents ensuring they use consistent language, terminology and references
• supporting the development and adherence to document control processes including maintenance of selectability’s Policy and Procedure register
• supporting the development of initiatives to maintain a workplace of continuous improvement, using best practice principles and adhering to compliance requirements
• analysing data, identifying trends and writing reports
• supporting engagement across the footprint to embed a culture of compliance and quality management, best practice, innovation for continuous improvement
• developing effective stakeholder relationships at all levels of the organisation, including relevant third parties

About you

To be considered for this rewarding role you will have: 

• demonstrated experience in compliance in a healthcare setting
• demonstrated experience in Aged Care compliance, audit, risk and quality frameworks (desirable)
• demonstrated experience in Aged Care audit processes and accreditation (desirable)
• understanding of NDIS, HSQF, National Mental Health, Child Safety (desirable)
• experience writing policies and procedures and developing processes and systems to support quality improvement
• strong written & verbal communication skills
• a commitment to best practice
• ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• ability to travel across our footprint from time to time, to remote locations
• the ability to work flexible hours (some out of hour's work required)

Role requirements

• a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland drivers licence 
• a currently registered, roadworthy, and fully comprehensive insured vehicle
• a Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (or the ability to obtain)
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability to obtain)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module 'Quality, Safety & You' completion certificate

About the offer

This is a full-time position based in Townsville.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• $44.58 - $46.93 per hour + super
• up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits
• access to fitness passport 
• flexible working arrangements 
• career pathways and opportunities for development
• employee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employees 

Applying

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role. 

If you would like more information please contact HR Officer Josh Cannon on 0499 605 169 or HRCorporate@selectability.com.au

About us

selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improving mental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regional Queensland.

We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.