Quality and Better Practice Advisor – Clifton Hill

At the Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we are seeking a passionate Quality and Better Practice Advisor to join our dedicated Residential Aged Care team.

Location: Clifton Hill

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time working 38 hours per week

Salary: $100,544.29 to $105,096.07 per annum based on skills and experience, plus 11.5% superannuation.

What we offer our employees

• Salary packaging options to improve your take home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

About the role

Join our team as a Quality and Better Practice Advisor, where you will manage special projects, oversee compliance, drive business efficiencies, and process improvements across Residential Aged Care. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage and lead special projects and initiatives,
• Maintain Residential Aged Care Quality Management System,
• Assess and monitor adherence to the Aged Care Quality Standards including regular scheduled gap analysis,
• Ensure completion of staff learning and development activities, in line with the existing BSL L&D framework,
• Prepare relevant quality reports for Residential Aged Care and support reporting for the Quality meetings within Aged Care, Enterprise Quality Committee and Quality Governance Committee as required, and
• Oversee internal audit and benchmarking programs and Report the audit results and findings to the relevant parties.

About Brotherhood of St Laurence

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society – a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is passionate about quality and compliance and wants to make a meaningful difference.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in quality, auditing, aged care, or a related field,
• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration with significant demonstrated experience in coordination and monitoring quality clinical care and documentation,
• Solid understanding of ACQSC (Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission) standards, and NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Service Provider Standards,
• Demonstrated experience in quality, auditing, risk and policy frameworks in the residential aged care, health or disability sectors,
• Understanding of and empathy with the values and ideals of the Brotherhood of St Laurence, and
• Experience in implementing service delivery changes and associated processes.

If this sounds like the right fit for you

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and looking to contribute to our organisation’s success, we’d love to hear from you.

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When completing your application, please upload each document as a separate attachment.

Your application must include:

• A tailored cover letter,
• A current resume showcasing demonstrated skills and experiences, and
• A 2-page (maximum) written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description.

Applications will be considered upon submission, so we encourage you to apply early.

To review the Position Description and to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here.

If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Vasudha Sharma at vasudha.sharma@bsl.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Monday, 6 January 2025 at 11:55PM

The Brotherhood of St Laurence adheres to Government vaccination mandates.

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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