ABOUT US:

Possability is a not-for-profit organisation, providing quality individual and flexible support options to people with disability.

We have a vision for a world where everyone can reach their potential. We believe that freedom and independence are fundamental human rights. We are committed to providing a quality service designed to be responsive and flexible to individual needs to enable people to achieve their personal goals.

Possability promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome and value unique contributions of all people and is committed to diversity and social inclusion in our employment practices. We strongly encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

All through COVID – 19 Pandemic, we’ve helped our teams and stakeholders through times of uncertainty and had their well-being as our priority. Now, more than ever, our community needs our help to get back into employment, so we are expanding our team!

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Reporting directly to the General Manager, Quality and Safeguarding, the Policy and Project Officer will ensure the organisation complies with the requirements to operate Disability and other services across Possibility entities. As part of the Quality and Safeguarding Team, the position shares responsibility for ensuring that all entities within the group respond to the requirements of the Quality and Safeguarding framework, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, as well as any other compliance or regulatory requirements that apply to services we provide.

Role requirements may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Contribute to the organisation meeting the expectations of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (The Commission) in relation to the Quality and Safeguarding Framework, specific areas of interest of the Commission, and in relation to issues raised with or by the Commission in relation to Possability entities.
• As part of the overall Quality and Safeguarding Framework, continually evaluate and review the effectiveness of the organisation’s policies and procedures and implement changes and improvements where necessary, with a focus on continuous quality improvement.
• Assist in the creation of an all-of-organisation suite of policies and procedures in line with the Commission Practice Standards and any other legislative/compliance framework.
• Engage with all relevant stakeholders to ensure the development of policies and procedures are effective and achieve the desired outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of staff training modules to support the Quality and Safeguarding Framework requirements.
• Identify areas of risk, potential non-compliance, or where the organisation does not meet relevant practice standards and expectations.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Experience in leading major projects with associated teams in a strategic organisational context.
• Detail and process oriented ensuring quick assimilation to existing system framework.
• Expertise in identifying, implementing and managing processes and related systems ensuring overall development of existing framework.
• Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Degree in a relevant field.
• A minimum of two years of relative experience in similar industry.
• Project Management experience;
• Proficient is MS Office products and systems.

WHAT MAKES POSSABILITY A GREAT PLACE TO WORK?

• Flexible, supportive work environment that provides the opportunity to do your best and most rewarding work
• Remote working opportunities and improve your work-life balance
• Competitive Salary and tax benefits through salary packaging options as a not-for-profit organisation.
• A safe and healthy workplace culture which promotes integrity and compassion
• A supportive and engaged team.

HOW TO APPLY?

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services, and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility, and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each one of our employees.

Possability Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

If this opportunity excites you, a position description and online application form is available via the Apply Now button. If you need any kind of support during the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email us at: [email protected], using the subject line: Policy and Project Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs, or 1300 067 067. If this role isn’t quite right for you but you know of someone who would be interested, please feel free to share the ad with them.

We are a values based organisation and all our employees are expected to adhere to. Support and promote our values at all times. A commitment to Safeguarding Children and Young People Standards is required. If you are the preferred candidate for a position with Possability you will be required to undertake a National or International Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Job Locations: Chermside