Apunipima Cape York Health Council is a community controlled Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health service, which provides culturally appropriate, family centred, primary health care services to the communities and people of Cape York.
About the role The Compliance Officer position is to provide support to the Compliance, Quality and Risk team to ensure that Apunipima's organisational processes, policies and procedures comply with legal, regulatory, accreditation and contractual requirements.
About You To be successful in this role you will have:
Experience in a compliance/contracts administration management role. Experience developing, implementing and monitoring frameworks to support the achievement of contract deliverables. Experience coordinating activities to achieve and maintain organisational compliance in a medium or large organisation. Specialist knowledge of contract management/administration. Ability to interpret and apply legislation. Knowledge or the ability to gain understanding of accreditation standards as they apply to the community health sector. Ability to maintain reporting systems and provide support regarding reporting to funding agencies. Ability to work independently with limited supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team, and prioritise and meet deadlines. Understanding of the historical and contemporary issues that impact on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their communities, particularly in Cape York. Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with community protocols and customs. Demonstrated understanding of the principles of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community control. Must be willing and have the ability to travel in Cape York either by light aircraft or 4WD as required. Experience in quality role, including understanding compliance of RACGP, ISO and HSQF standards. Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures. Understanding of LOGICQC (or equivalent quality management systems). Mandatory requirements: Bachelor's degree in law or commerce, or Diploma of Contract Management, or other equivalent qualification or equivalent relevant experience. Australian Federal Police Check or willing and able to obtain one prior to commencement. Current Queensland Drivers Licence. Current Blue Card positive notice or exemption, or willing and able to obtain prior to commencement. What We Offer: Competitive salary range - $94,142 - 104,229 + 11.5% superannuation contribution. Modern facilities and resources. 5 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading. Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year. Induction, professional development and learning opportunities. EAP program. Our Culture Apunipima, meaning "united - all in one" in Injinoo Ikya, was conceived at Pajinka near Injinoo at the tip of Cape York. Guided by the "Apunipima Way," we are committed to service by the people, for the people, upholding the right to self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We respect diverse cultural attitudes to ensure our policies are informed, respectful, and ethically sound.
How to Apply The filling of this position is specified. Applicants must provide contact details or a written reference from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who is willing to support their application. Don't miss the opportunity to join Apunipima. If you're interested in this role, visit our website to see what we are about Work For Us (apunipima.org.au), then click apply now and don't forget to include your resume, cover letter (answering any screening questions) and your cultural reference.
Applications close on Wednesday 15 January 2025. Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal opportunity employer.
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