About Autism Queensland

Autism Queensland provides specialised education, therapy and support services for people of all ages on the autism spectrum and their families.  Further information can be found at www.autismqld.com.au.

About the Role

This is a newly-created, high-level role for a passionate and experienced professional. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead implementation of Child and Client Protection, Positive Behaviour Support and Privacy policy and procedures across a diverse organisation spanning both Education and Disability sectors. Working together with People, Quality and Operations teams, you will drive Autism Queensland's safety and wellbeing culture.

This position is being offered on permanent, full-time basis and is based at Sunnybank Hills..

To access the Position Description, please visit the Work With Us page on our website: www.autismqld.com.au/page/positions-available.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and lead implementation and ongoing review of the Autism Queensland (AQ) Client Safety Strategy
• Develop, deliver and/or facilitate privacy, child and client safety training 
• Oversight complex client case management, 
• Coordinate AQ’s responses to the Disability Royal Commission 
• Manage the Lead Behaviour Support Specialist role and implementation of the Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework across AQ
• As Privacy Officer, oversight the management of internal and external privacy enquiries and complaints
• Maintain all Privacy, Child and Client Safety policies and procedures 
• Maintain currency of knowledge in the fields of ASD, disability and special education, 

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualification in relevant field – e.g. Health or Human Services, Social Work, Education, Allied Health
• Minimum of five years’ postgraduate professional work experience
• Minimum of five years’ work experience in a child or client protection role including a minimum of three years in a senior leadership role
• Demonstrated current working knowledge of Child and Client Protection and Australian Privacy legislation and of the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills including report writing
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and proactively across teams, including at executive level
• Knowledge and practical understanding of privacy dispute resolution and complaint-handling processes

Highly-regarded

• Post graduate training and/or professional development in child and client protection responses
• Change-management and/or team leadership and management experience

Culture & Benefits

Autism Queensland is an inspiring, caring and fun place to work with supportive, passionate and friendly colleagues and leaders who value your contribution and share your commitment to achieving work-life balance. Your work will be both challenging and rewarding and you will find scope and support for personal as well as professional development.  You'll also enjoy the financial benefits of our generous salary sacrificing program!