Aged Care & Disability Services Compliance Coordinator

TO APPLY, VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au/why-work-here 

Applicants who do not apply through our website may not be considered. 

Housing and Relocation Assistance are not available with this role. Access to own housing is a must for the successful candidate.

About us: 

East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) provides services to nine remote communities across East Arnhem Land. We are dedicated to promoting the power of people, protection of community and respect for cultural diversity. Working with EARC will mean that you will be part of a wider team that is passionate about the people it serves, and you’ll have access to career growth and professional development opportunities. 

East Arnhem Land is home to incredibly rich Indigenous culture and boasts some of Australia’s most unique landscapes, ranging from rich red bauxite soils to pristine white sand coastlines. With activities such as fishing, boating, camping, walking and exploring the diverse vegetation and landscapes right on your doorstep, working with the EARC can offer you a great work life balance. For a full list of employee benefits please visit our website. 

About the role:
You will be continually improving and maintaining the highest quality, culturally safe Aged Care and Disability service that meets the needs of consumers/participants by applying best practice principles.

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

• Demonstrated experience in auditing, monitoring, tracking, trending, and reporting.
• Strong administration skills, including attention to detail and the ability to use the Microsoft Office Software to a high standard.
• Sound communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in cross- cultural environments.
• Demonstrated experience in developing procedures to achieve satisfactory outcomes from interpretation of legislation and guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to use own initiative and work unsupervised, manage time effectively and contribute to the Aged Care and Disability Services team.
• Proven track record of managing complex project that involve people and other resources across multiple locations.
• Persuasive skills to participate in specialist discussions to resolve problems, explain policy and reconcile viewpoints.
• Sound knowledge and experience working in the Aged and Disability Sector and reporting against legislative requirements
• A current C Class Drivers Licence with the ability to drive manual transmission vehicles. 
• Cert III in Individual Support (Aging)
• Cert III in Individual Support (Disability) 
• Food safety awareness certificate, or willingness to obtain

It would be desirable if you also possessed:

• Previous experience living and/or working in a remote First Nations community within Australia.
• Demonstrated high level of cross-cultural awareness to ensure effective participation in a cross-cultural workplace.
• Awareness of issues affecting First Nations People in Australia.

The preferred applicant must be prepared to travel and work for short periods in remote communities by various means including boat and light aircraft. 

The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a Criminal History Check, obtain a Working with Children Clearance and an NDIS Worker Screening. Criminal history will not exclude an applicant unless it is relevant to the position.

A full Position Description may be obtained by visiting our website.  

What you'll get in return:

A full time permanent employment receiving a salary of $87,190.50 before superannuation contributions and locality allowance. You will also benefit from 6 weeks of annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.

Applications Close: Once position is filled

For further information about this position please contact our Regional Aged Care and Disability Services, Dominika Chmara on 0437 140 *** or email ***************@eastarnhem.nt.gov.au

Under the EARC's Special Measures Recruitment Strategy, eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Thank you for your application for a position with East Arnhem Regional Council. Please note that only short-listed candidates who move to the next stage in the selection process will be contacted. Please note your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes. Personal information of the candidate can be accessed by contacting **@eastarnhem.nt.gov.au.

East Arnhem Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.