APS6 Quality Officer

DFP Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment in Sydney seeks 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.

Role involves quality assurance, policy and operational advice, mentoring, trend analysis and stakeholder engagement. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship; diverse backgrounds are encouraged. 12-month labour hire contract with an hourly rate of $60.26 plus super.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven coaching/mentoring experience.

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

Quality assurance

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Mentoring staff

Policy interpretation

Education

Qualifications in Allied Health, Education, Disability

Tools

MS Excel

Data analysis

Job description

APS6 Quality Officer

12-Month Labour Hire Contract | $60.26 per hour + Super | 37.5 hours per week

Sydney Location

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

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via***********@dfp.com.auor1300 337 ***and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.