Quality & Risk Officer

The Quality & Risk Officer sits within the Quality & Risk Team reporting directly to the Senior Advisor Quality & Risk. This position will play a key role in supporting the development and implementation of Meli’s Quality Governance Framework and related quality, risk, and compliance systems.

You will be responsible for supporting Meli to continuously meet or exceed relevant accreditation, regulatory, legislative, and quality standards across a diverse portfolio of client services as well as support staff across the organisation to understand and develop quality systems, with a key focus on compliance, continuous quality improvement, and building internal relationships.

• Full-time role, working 38 hours per week
• Fixed term till 28 February 2025
• $94,077 p/a + Super + Salary Packaging
• To view the Position Description, please visit www.meli.org.au/careers

• Flexible working options
• Meli is a not-for-profit organisation, so you can salary package up to $15,900 each Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year for general living expenses
• A workplace passionate about diversity and inclusion with Employee Led inclusion working groups open to all employees
• Extensive learning & development opportunities and pathways for career progression
• Employee Assistance Program – independent confidential counselling service
• A dynamic culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Paid parental leave program, in addition to the government parental leave scheme
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or relevant discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining quality, risk and compliance systems and accreditation processes.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and communicating legislation, including reviewing, and developing policies and procedures.
• Well-developed communication skills with demonstrated experience engaging and influencing stakeholders.
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel with the demonstrated ability create reports and visual charts as well as a range of other IT software.

• Applicants must address each of the Qualifications, Skills and Experience criteria outlined in the following questionnaire and provide a current Résumé in order to be considered.
• Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check and undergo a National Police Check prior to commencement.
• Meli reserves the right to shortlist and interview before the closing date of this position, so please don’t delay in applying.

For more information about the position please contact Shannon Luttrell, Team Leader - Manager - Quality & Risk, 0419 117 ***

Meli is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children.

Meli values and celebrates diversity and are working to create a team of people who reflect the diverse community we support. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, culturally diverse people, those living with a disability, and those looking to return to the workforce following a break in their career are encouraged to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Recruitment team via email at ***********@meli.org.au

Applications close 5:00pm Tuesday 28 May 2024

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