APS6 Compliance/Investigations Officer

Please contact ***********@hays.com.au for more information.

Your new organisation:

This government department is charged with the responsibility for national policies and programs that help deliver a strong and fair society for all Australians.

Your new role:

• Lead compliance approaches and investigations enquiries/matters into disability service providers, disability support workers and their response to issues of safety, well-being and quality of support services for people with a disability
• Conduct compliance monitoring and investigative activities
• Liaise with other government agencies and Taskforce partners, share information, produce briefing papers including recommendations to address quality and safeguarding risks arising from fraud and misuse of funds
• Conduct quality assessments on briefings, administrative decisions and use of statutory powers prepared by other staff
• Implement and monitor the impact of regulatory action, including large-scale disruption activities
• Work with individual providers and workers to assist them in understanding their obligations, and where non-compliance may have occurred, guide them to address those issues and risks.
• Where systemic issues are identified, we work locally with groups of providers to promote quality improvement strategies, and across organisations to develop education and other materials to improve compliance.
• Undertake research and analysis to develop compliance and investigations responses that are risk-based and proportionate to the type of alleged or suspected non-compliance and breaches.
• Prepare complex and/or sensitive correspondence and corporate documentation, including reports, briefings, and submissions.
• Plan and monitor work processes for a small team, direct and coordinate activities, and set performance indicators.
• Oversee compliance and investigations processes that encourage and maintain standards of independence and professionalism
• Work collaboratively with other agencies or authorities and, where appropriate, refer matters to them under the relevant jurisdictional law.
• Execute delegations with due consideration for good administrative decision-making, legislative obligations and Commission policies
• Provide guidance to other staff

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Strong conceptual, analytical and research skills, including demonstrated sound judgement and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated strong writing skills, including the ability to write high level documents including briefing papers, reviews, submissions and meeting papers.
• Experience and capability in stakeholder engagement and liaison and navigating complex situations with a variety of stakeholders.
• Manage priorities and adjust milestones as required to achieve key outcomes; adhere to documented procedures and assist in the completion of tasks

What you’ll get in return: 

In return, this position offers you with: 

• A competitive hourly rate circa contract + superannuation
• Joining a great team culture where contractors work collaboratively alongside permanent APS staff
• The opportunity to learn new content gives back to the nation, influencing national policy and programs.
• Support throughout the contract 

What you need to do now: 

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call or email Julia Riley on 6112 7616 & ***********@hays.com.au

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.