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Coordinator - Assurance & Risk (Community Services)

Job No: S3561
Location: Anglicare SQ - Governance, Risk & Assurance - Brisbane, QLD

About the Position

Our new Anglicare Corporate Services function has been designed to support and strengthen our Client Service teams and as a result we have recently added a number of new management and professional roles throughout the organisation. Our Governance Risk & Assurance team need a full time Coordinator to cover a parental leave contract from September through to June 2019. The role will initially be based in Woolloongabba, with a pending move to Brisbane CBD.

The Coordinator - Assurance & Risk (Community Services) role is responsible for best practice quality management systems and programs of activity with the portfolio, including the application of risk management practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.

 

About You

With a significant background in quality, risk or governance, you will be passionate about supporting Anglicare to provide quality care for both aged clients and those with a disability within the community. Skills and experience will include:

  • Proven understanding of the provision of care within aged care and disability support within a community-based service
  • Robust understanding of relevant legislative requirements and reforms including Home Care Common Standards, NDIS and Human Service Quality Frameworks
  • Successful leadership and implementation of best practice quality management systems
  • Effective risk monitoring and management, quality assurance reviews and critical analysis
  • Identifying need, recommending improvements and facilitation of enhancements/upgrades for service development and delivery
  • An understanding of multi-stream services and working within a multidisciplinary organisation
  • Previous experience in the use of Riskman or similar software would be an advantage

To be successful in this role, you will bring a collaborative, team-focused approach and the following capabilities:

  • Experience in advising, coaching and mentoring managers and staff on risk and compliance issues, with the ability to build strong networks with key stakeholders
  • Able to develop highly effective working relationships by building credibility, respect and rapport
  • Change and project management skills, including the ability to influence others
  • A proven track record in streamlining processes and technology systems to increase efficiencies
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • A flexible, collaborative approach, a strong work ethic and a team focus

You will be required to hold the following:

  • A tertiary qualification relevant to the role
  • Blue Card (Working with Children) with Yellow Card exemption
  • National Police Certificate
  • A Queensland Driver Licence and a willingness to travel throughout the service region

 

What We Offer

Anglicare is committed to building a highly skilled workforce, assisted by a dedicated management team. We support our staff with learning and development initiatives, an employee benefits program and progressive human resources management strategies, and are recognised as a leading employer in the non-profit sector. You will also enjoy:

  • Full time hours in a Parental Leave contract with the chance to increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging
  • Regular supervision but the ability to work autonomously and use your initiative
  • The opportunity to work with a passionate, dynamic and intelligent group of specialists within an innovative space and growing industry
  • Genuine professional development and career growth

 

Show Your Interest

Apply now and be rewarded with a position that directly and positively influences the quality of life for our clients; working within an organisation that values your professional contribution and personal well-being.

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health issues.  We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.

Position Description

JOB NUMBER S3561

For further information please contact

Amanda Davies on 07 3028 4222

 

Applications close Friday 31st August 2018

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.  

 
 About Us

Every day the passionate staff and volunteers of Anglicare Southern Queensland are working to respond to growing community demand for our services. For over 140 years our staff have connected with people on every step of their life path, responding with compassion, creativity, commitment and courage to the needs of the members of our community who require support.

Whether it is providing nursing care and domestic assistance in the home, physiotherapy to enable the return of mobility, emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence, working with foster carers in the care of vulnerable children, a safe caring environment for the elderly, skills training for young unemployed people or parental education and counselling, Anglicare is here, to offer the best quality support to enable you to live the life that you want.

Anglicare has a workforce of over 2500 people in Queensland across residential aged care, community care and a range of social services programs and is a proud member of the Anglicare Australia network. We provide the support in partnership with government and other support organisations in response to identified care needs throughout Southeast Queensland.

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