** Please Note - The closing date for this advert has been changed from the 27/01/2022 to the 24/01/2022**
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) will be impacted by this policy. You may be requested to provide your vaccination status or proof of vaccination (or valid exemption) at any point in this recruitment process.
If the position advertised is covered by any Directions made by the Chief Health Officer under the Public Health Act 2016 (WA), only successful applicants who are vaccinated or hold an exemption will be able to be considered for appointment to the vacancy.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Compliance Officer you will be responsible for:
- Identifying National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening compliance issues and developing and implementing strategies to promote compliance.
- Undertaking pro-active compliance activities in relation to NDIS worker screening.
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders, particularly the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Commission (NDIS Commission) to facilitate a collaborative approach to NDIS worker screening compliance.
- Planning and conducting investigations into breaches of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Worker Screening) Act 2020 and subsidiary legislation.
- Analysing data to inform targeted compliance activity.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Ashley McKeown, Team Leader Compliance on (08) 6277 4640.
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 :
- a current resume/CV
- a two-page written application addressing all the essential selection requirements criteria as stated on the JDF
- a copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable)
- 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 email HRHUB@communities.wa.gov.au.
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
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 HR Hub Team by email; HRHUB@communities.wa.gov.au. 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.
Attachments:-
Application Form
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Information for Job Applicants.docx
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JDF - Senior Compliance Officer - 012130 - L5.docx
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