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Form of work- Full time (part time can be negotiable), permanent position| Panorama
- Generous salary packaging available
- Newly created role | Opportunity to make a real difference to our clients
About Bedford
Bedford exists to support people with disability to live the life they choose through a diverse range of skill-building opportunities, from social activities, experiences, supported employment and open employment. Underpinning this is the belief that diversity, inclusion and acceptance equals belonging for people of all abilities.
About the Role
This is an exciting new role working with a variety of key stakeholders, maintaining subject matter expertise, and playing a crucial role in shaping service delivery and promoting best practice. You will research, develop, implement, review, and evaluate internal frameworks, policies, practices, procedures, and documentation in line with external compliance requirements.
Other key responsibilities include:
- Coaching, mentoring and educating stakeholders within the business to promote evidence-based, best practice in client service delivery
- Review, update and maintain existing policies, procedures, and associated documentation, ensuring compliance with the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework, NDIS Practice Standards, Practice Alerts, and other external frameworks.
- Engage with subject matter experts internally and externally to seek input and feedback and conduct gap analyses and identify future opportunities for improvement.
- Actively participate in the Disability Service Standards (DSS), NDIS and any other internal or external audits as required, to ensure compliance with required standards and internal procedures.
- Maintain a high level of document integrity, accuracy and confidentiality across multiple databases and platforms, in accordance with Bedford Policy and procedure.
About You
You will have
- Demonstrable solid understanding of the NDIS environment and governance, including knowledge and understanding of the following standards:
- Disability Service Standards
- NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework
- NDIS Practice Standards
- NDIS Code of Conduct
- Clear understanding and knowledge of disability support and how this relates to policy, procedure, associated documentation, and best practice frameworks.
- Ability to work autonomously across Bedford sites.
- Adaptability within an ever-changing NDIS environment and as the Business transforms.
- Prior experience in the disability sector in an equivalent role
- Tertiary qualification in disability, allied health, nursing, social/public policy (desirable)
For this role, the following documents must be provided prior to a formal offer of employment with Bedford.
- A National Police Clearance (no older than six months old)
- NDIS worker screening clearance
- Worker orientation module certificate
- Driver’s licence
- Evidence of right to work in Australia
- 100 points of identification
What’s in it for you?
- Work with one of the largest Disability Employment and Service Providers
- Take your career to the next level in this autonomous role
- Be a leader in the disability sector by recommending best practices in NDIS
- Reduce the amount of tax you pay each year with access to generous PBI salary packaging which can be used towards paying rent, mortgage, utilities, loan repayments, childcare, novated leases and more – up to $15,900 pre-tax.
- Ability to negotiate hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Career development opportunities and mentorship
- Access to the Bedford rewards and recognition program, where you can redeem points for a range of gift cards
- Onsite parking and cafe with barista
- Supportive, experienced, and engaged team
- An opportunity to be part of an organisation going through growth and change
If you would like to enquire further about this opportunity, please contact Tahlia Gradara,
General Manager - Client Engagement on 0466 136 *** or ***********@bedfordgroup.com.au. All enquires will be treated in confidence.
Applications close Monday 25 March 2024.
Bedford reserves the right to close applications prior to this date.
For a copy of the position description, please go to the careers page of our website at bedfordgroup.com.au/careers
At Bedford, we believe in fostering a diverse, accepting, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from individuals of all gender identities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, and those with disabilities.
Please do not hesitate to contact Bedford Recruitment on 08 8275 02***or via email at ***********@bedfordgroup.com.au to discuss any of your access needs. We're committed to promoting a welcoming and supportive environment for all candidates, and we look forward to hearing from you.
