Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-Operative – Bairnsdale VIC
Are you passionate about embedding Aboriginal cultural values into quality and compliance?
At GEGAC we are prioritising the integration of culture into our quality assurance and risk management frameworks.
In this role, you will support initiatives that ensure safety and regulatory compliance but also celebrate and uphold our rich cultural heritage.
This position will assist in driving excellence in quality and risk management.
If you possess the necessary skills and qualifications and are passionate with a great attitude ensuring the safety and resilience of our organisation and community, we encourage you to apply.
Organisational Profile
GEGAC is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation based in Bairnsdale Victoria.
Consisting of about 160 staff, GEGAC is a Not-for-Profit organisation that delivers holistic services in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services, Elders & Disability, and Early Childhood Education.
GEGAC advocates for the self-determination of the Aboriginal community by prioritising services that enhance social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, with culture at the heart of everything we do.
Position Purpose
Working within the Strategy and Compliance Division and reporting to the Quality and Compliance Manager, the Quality, Safety and Risk Officer will contribute to the team's responsibility of promoting safety, assessing and mitigating organisational and operational risk, and embedding a culture of continuous quality improvement across all areas of service delivery within the organisation.
Further, the role will support embedding Aboriginal cultural values across the organisation's Quality Governance framework and systems to honour our culture while driving excellence in quality and risk management.
Key Selection Criteria
Demonstrated capability to meet the key responsibilities of this position.
Knowledge and understanding of risk management processes.
Knowledge and understanding of safety-related regulations.
Clear ability to undertake research, analysis and comprehend complex documents, write reports, and undertake a variety of administrative processes.
Has the necessary experience and confidence to lead working groups and deliver training.
Demonstrated ability to work with staff across all levels, involving excellent communication and highly effective staff engagement capability.
A team-oriented person who has a passion and commitment for embedding Aboriginal cultural ways into the organisation's quality systems and processes.
Qualifications and Registrations Requirement (Essential or Desirable)
Strong background in Quality and Risk Management ESSENTIAL Experience with Child Safe/Safeguarding ESSENTIAL Working with Children Check and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL A person of Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander background DESIRABLE Proof of COVID-19 vaccination to align with GEGAC requirements ESSENTIAL How to apply for this job
By following the below link for all GEGAC's current vacancies.
A copy of the position description can also be obtained at GEGAC reception 03 5150 0*** or by emailing ******.
Applicants must address the key selection criteria for shortlisting.
Any applications that have not addressed the key selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.
Applications can also be emailed to ******.
Or posted to:
Human Resources
Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative
PO Box 634
Bairnsdale Vic 3875
No late applications will be considered (unless under exceptional circumstances).
A valid Working with Children Check and Police check is mandatory to work in this organisation.
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