APS6 Quality Officer

DFP Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced APS6 Quality Officer to support quality outcomes within an Early Childhood team focused on assisting children under nine with developmental delays or disability and their families. You will lead quality assurance activities and provide policy advice.

The role requires strong analytical, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring skills, with proven experience coaching staff and applying relevant legislation and procedures. Australian Citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• MS Excel and data analysis skills.
• Proven experience coaching and mentoring staff.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality assurance and quality control activities relating to early childhood planning and decision-making.
• Provide technical, operational and policy advice on complex matters.
• Mentor and support team members to improve quality, consistency and decision-making.
• Analyse trends and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage with a range of stakeholders to provide guidance and build capability.
• Manage escalated matters and provide effective resolutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Mentoring staff

Education

Qualifications in Allied Health, Education, Disability, or related discipline

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced APS6 Quality Officer to support quality outcomes within an Early Childhood team focused on assisting children under nine with developmental delays or disability and their families.

Key responsibilities include;

• Conduct quality assurance and quality control activities relating to early childhood planning and decision-making.
• Provide technical, operational and policy advice on complex matters.
• Mentor and support team members to improve quality, consistency and decision-making.
• Analyse trends and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage with a range of stakeholders to provide guidance and build capability.
• Manage escalated matters and provide effective resolutions.

To be considered for this role you will demonstrate;

• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• MS Excel and data analysis skills.
• Proven experience coaching and mentoring staff.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Desirable Experience

• Qualifications in Allied Health, Education, Disability, or a related discipline.
• Experience in early childhood planning and/or supporting children with disability.
• At least two years' planning experience in a government or disability services environment.

As this role is within the Federal Government, applicants are required to hold Australian Citizenship in order to be considered.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process.