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Principal Program Officer
Quality and Specialist Services; Safeguards Service Strategy and Quality; Service Delivery - Disability Services; Brisbane
In conjunction with the Manager, Quality, Monitoring and Audit Readiness, the Principal Program Officer will lead a program of work focused on improving outcomes for participants in Supported Independent Living Arrangements. This includes developing and implementing a three-year rolling internal audit schedule aligned with NDIS quality and safeguarding requirements.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/650376/25 |
| Closing date | 06-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Sandy Cooper |
| Contact details | Phone: 53769723 Access the National Relay Service |
As a Principal Program Officer, Internal Review you will:
- Develop, coordinate and undertake quality assurance day-to-day activities, including Internal Reviews with outcomes that support the department's capacity to deliver and maintain quality services as well as meet operational and strategic outcomes.
- Effectively undertake quality assurance activities within a Supported Independent Living (SIL) environment, particularly in relation to supports provided in accordance with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Disability Supports for Older Australians (DSOA) Program.
- Prepare a range of written materials including reports, briefing material, training resources and information papers to communicate findings, share learnings and seek operational direction.
- Contribute to the department's governance systems and continuous improvement activities to safeguard participants accessing SIL services.
- Provide high-level advice in relation to the provision of services and NDIS initiatives using information from a wide range of sources. This may include attendance at meetings, delivering information sessions or answering enquires.
- Facilitate effective communication and influence with key internal and external stakeholders, through lessons learned, feedback mechanisms and management of expectations.
- Provide support and guidance to service areas, anticipating and addressing challenges and opportunities that facilitate high performing teams and great quality outcomes for participants.
- Build a collaborative and inclusive culture, promote ethical behaviour, supporting staff wellbeing and professional growth.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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