About the Role

​Join our dedicated team at the Autism Association as a part-time Quality & Safeguarding Advisor. In this critical role, you'll be responsible for investigating NDIS reportable incidents, managing the reporting of restrictive practices, and coordinating our Restrictive Practice Quality Assurance Panels.

You will also play a key role in implementing client feedback strategies and contributing to service development to ensure we meet compliance standards and drive continuous improvement. The role is for a 7-month contract to cover a period of parental leave.

About You

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a client-centred approach to join our Quality & Safeguarding team.

In this role, you will ideally have:

• Proven ability to conduct thorough and detailed investigations, applying best practices to uncover and address issues effectively.
• Comprehensive understanding of the NDIS Q&S framework, practice standards, and PBS framework, including reportable incidents and restrictive practices.
• ​Strong report-writing abilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey findings and recommendations clearly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• ​Strong operational and organisational skills to manage multiple competing and projects simultaneously
• ​Proficiency in analysing data and identifying trends relevant to compliance and quality assurance.   
• ​Knowledge of strategies and methods for continuous improvement in service delivery and compliance​ 
• A Degree Qualification in the area of social science, science, law or management is preferred but relevant experience will also be valued.

To join our team you will be required to get the appropriate clearances including an NDIS Workers Check.

Benefits

There are many benefits to working at the Association, here are just a few.

Collaboration: Work in a collaborative team where everyone's ideas are valued, and success is achieved together!

Positive Impact: Your role will help individuals live their best, most fulfilling life.

Financial benefits: Save on everyday expenses with unique access to discounts with Westpac, Medibank, and other major brands and retailers.

Salary packaging: up to $15,900 per annum + up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Salary packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out. Pay less tax, and your take home pay increases!

About Us

The Autism Association is one of Australia’s largest For-Purpose Specialist Autism Service Providers, providing a range of services to individuals of all ages. We are inspired every day to make a difference in the lives of people with Autism and are deeply committed to assisting them to achieve the life and opportunities they choose.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to upholding our values on equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and workplace culture – a place where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. We strive to make our roles and workplace accessible to people with disability and culturally appropriate to individuals of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait background.

Apply Now

To apply, click “Apply Now” below to upload your resume and cover letter. Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting may occur prior to this date.

The Autism Association of WA is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.

No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.