Policy Officer

Hall & Prior Health & Aged Care Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Flexible work arrangements

flareHR discounts

Training opportunities

Wellness program

Job summary

Hall & Prior Health & Aged Care Group is seeking an experienced Policy Officer to join our team on a full-time basis at our corporate office in West Perth. You will support our Aged Care, NDIS, SIL and Corporate operations by managing our corporate policy system and maintaining a review schedule for all policies.

You will work with clinical leaders to create and update policies to meet compliance requirements and align with operational needs, while owning the document management process and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy or public health or similar.
• Knowledge of the aged care sector and quality standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• National Police Certificate and full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Support Aged Care, NDIS, SIL and Corporate operations with policy development.
• Meet with clinical leaders to create and update compliant policies.
• Own document management and policy review scheduling.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public policy or public health or similar

Job description

Hall & Prior Health & Aged Care Group is a family-owned aged care provider operating 42 residential aged care homes, with in-home and community care programs in WA, QLD, ACT and NSW. We believe that our commitment to providing high-quality care can make a real difference to the lives of our consumers and their families.

We are seeking an experienced Policy Officer to join our growing team on a full-time basis, based at our corporate office in West Perth.

About the role

This varied and dynamic opportunity will see you support our Aged Care, NDIS, Supported Independent Living and Corporate operations. You’ll work in a small, dedicated team to manage our corporate and clinical policy system, regularly meeting with clinical leaders to create and update policies that meet compliance requirements and align with operational needs. You’ll also own the document management process, maintaining a review schedule for all our existing policies, and ensuring that new policies are accessible.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree of experience in a relevant field (public policy, public health or similar)
• Knowledge of the aged care sector and strengthened quality standards
• Highly developed communication and writing skills, with excellent attention to detail and an ability to build relationships with clinical managers
• National Police Certificate (within past 6 months), full Australian working rights, and a current Influenza vaccination

What we offer

• a competitive remuneration package
• flexible work arrangements
• access to retail discounts via flareHR app
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• commitment to employee wellness

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.