Salary Range: 104,180-111,746
Classification: AHP3
Engagement Type: Term Contract
Closing Date: 22 Nov 2024
Role Highlights Diverse and inclusive culture Make a difference for South Australians About the Business Our Restrictive Practices Unit supports the disability sector, clients and families by providing legislative oversight and establishing a state NDIS Restrictive Practice Authorisation Scheme to provide greater protection and safeguards for NDIS participants with behavioural support plans.
Role Details The Authorising Officer is a role within Inclusion, Supports and Safeguarding and is accountable to the Senior Authorising Officer for:
The provision of expert advice for protecting and promoting the rights of people with disability who may be subject to restrictive practices in South Australia. Supporting the education and training relating to the use of restrictive practices and promoting the reduction and, where possible, the elimination of the use of restrictive practices in the disability sector. Contributing to the development and establishment of effective partnerships with stakeholders. Key Outcomes and Accountabilities Make high quality, accountable restrictive practices authorisation decisions based on legal and practice thresholds and informed by research and practice experience about positive behaviour support. Support the development, monitoring and review of state-wide standards, practice guidelines and frameworks for people with disability in relation to restrictive practices. Maintain working relationships with relevant agencies and associations to share resources and coordinate approaches and responses to restrictive practices based on best practice within the State, in other States and internationally. Support the development of guidelines, operational policies, and procedures on the use of restrictive practices in South Australia. Operate with high level autonomy and provide high level advice relating to complex assessment, risk assessment and clinical intervention issues concerning people with disabilities subject to restrictive practices. Contribute to avoiding, reducing, and eliminating restrictive practices, in favour of positive alternatives that preserve the individual person's rights and freedoms. Note: Any other responsibilities in line with the classification level of the role as assigned by Line Manager and/or the Department.
The responsibilities as specified above may be altered in accordance with the changing requirements of the role.
Special Conditions National Police Check required. Employment-related Screening Check required. Some out of hours work may be required. Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required. Must hold a current Australian issued driver's licence (equivalent to minimum class C). Role Status: Term up to 30/06/2025. Essential Qualifications Tertiary qualification and/or current professional membership/registration relevant to Human Services field (such as psychology, allied health science, social work or relevant disability studies) or a related discipline.
DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.
If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at and a member of the team will get back to you.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.
Application Instructions You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages, addressing how your skills, attributes and experience meet the role specific capabilities and attach your current resume via the online application form.
For more information about applying, refer to our Job Application Guide.
Screening Checks If you are new to the department and are invited to an interview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check, which has been issued within six months of your application for the role.
National Police Checks can be applied for via the South Australia Police or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body.
If the role you are applying for also requires an Employment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergo such assessment as is advised by DHS, including periodic assessment during your employment.
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