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SalaryJob reference: 570400
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Highlights
- Take lead in monitoring, promoting and developing a high standard of practice
- Contribute to positive change for people with disabilities
- Work with a bunch of passionate colleagues
Role Details
The Quality Manager is a role within DHS Disability Services andis accountable to the Manager, Quality & Service Operationsfor:
• providing direction, support and leadership to staff with aspecialist focus on developing and facilitating safe, high-qualitypractices in compliance with the NDIS Quality and SafeguardingFramework and other legislative and industry requirements
• establishing performance measures that support qualityassurance, governance, risk management and continuousimprovement
• contributing to the analysis and development of departmentalpractice, polices and procedures to manage risk, monitor safety,and drive continuous improvement in alignment with all agency,legislative, regulatory and industry requirements
• undertaking the role of an Authorised Program Officer (APO)within Disability Services under the South Australian RestrictivePractices authorisation scheme.
Special Conditions
• National Police Check required.
• Employment-related Screening Check required.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
• Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence(equivalent to minimum class C).
• Incumbent must be vaccinated against COVID-19 with aTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved vaccine and provideproof of vaccination status prior to being appointed to the role.You must promptly receive any further COVID-19 vaccination(s) orbooster vaccination(s) approved by the TGA which are available toyou to access.
Essential Qualifications
Incumbent must hold tertiary qualifications relevant to thefunctions of an Authorised Program Officer as outlined in theDisability Inclusion (Restrictive Practices – NDIS)Regulations 2021 (such as allied health, nursing, education, or adisability specific or behaviour specific discipline).
About the Business
Disability Services provides valuable support to the SouthAustralian community through supported independent living,Transition to Home, quality and clinical services, and the DHSEquipment Program. As one of the largest providers, we superviseand help with everyday tasks to support people living withdisability to live as independently as possible. Our Transition toHome initiative facilitates the timely discharge of people with adisability from hospital into the community.
We also fund equipment and home modifications for SouthAustralians who are otherwise unfunded for these services throughCommonwealth options. Equipment and home modifications, as well asthe delivery, repair, maintenance and replacement of items, isfunded by the DHS Equipment Program.
Role Status: Ongoing
Salary Range: $106,512 - $115,137 (ASO7)
Location: Adelaide
Enquiries: David Healey, 0455 405 ***,************@sa.gov.au
Application InstructionsResume and Cover Letter
You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum oftwo pages, addressing how your skills and experience align with therole specific capabilities and attach your current resume via theonline application form. For more information about applying, referto our Job Application Guide
Screening ChecksIf you are new to the department and are invited to aninterview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check,which has been issued within six months of your application for therole. National Police Checks can be applied for viathe South Australia Police or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body.
If the role you are applying for also requires anEmployment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergosuch assessment as is advised by DHS, including periodic assessmentduring your employment.
Applications close: 29/01/2024 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- Role Description - Quality Manager - ASO7.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
