Job opportunity

*Closing date has been extended for this advert*

The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.

Applicants are advised of the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for a majority of occupations and workforces in Western Australia. From 1 December 2021, Department of Communities (Communities) is impacted by this policy.

In line with the Directions made by the Chief Health Officer (CHO) under the Public Health Act 2016 (WA), to be eligible for appointment to a position within Communities, applicants must provide evidence that they are fully vaccinated (unless a valid medical exemption is granted by the CHO). Fully vaccinated applicants are also required to receive a third dose by 5 February 2022 or within one month of becoming eligible for the third dose.

You may be requested to confirm your vaccination or valid exemption status at any point in this recruitment process.

The Opportunity
As a Quality Manager you will manage the Quality team and be responsible for:

• Ensuring unit business plans and outcomes are achieved and a quality service is delivered.
• Liaising with providers and stakeholders within the sector including the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) to ensure National Quality Framework (NQF) objectives are achieved.
• Providing expert advice on assessment and quality improvement matters.
• Managing reviews and appeals.
• Approving, subject to delegated authority, assessments, ratings and applications.
• Implementing and maintaining an audit and review process to ensure consistency and quality of assessments.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Natalie Gulberti, Director on (08) 6551 8333.

There is currently 1 permanent position available for immediate filling.

The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of contract employment and/or offers of permanent employment in this or similar roles.

Join the Department of Communities
Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

1. A current comprehensive resume/CV
2. A [3] page written application addressing all the essential selection/role related requirements criteria as stated on the JDF
3. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable)
4. An application form (for hard copy applications only)

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Thando Botes, HR Advisor, on 0468 515 786.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

TTY/voice calls - 133 677

Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727

SMS relay - 0423 677 767

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Thando Botes. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.