Description:
Are you passionate about embedding Aboriginal cultural values into quality and compliance? At GEGAC we are prioritising the intergration of culture into our quality assurance and risk management frameworks. In this role you will support initatives 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 qualification 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 organisation 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 organisations 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. That such skill involves excellent communication, highly effective staff engagement capability.
- A team orientated person who has a passion and commitment for embedding Aboriginal cultural ways into organisations quality systems and processes.
Qualifications and Registrations Requirement (Essential or Desirable).
Driver licence 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 vaccinated to align with GEGAC requirements ESSENTIAL
How to apply for this job
A copy of the position description can also be obtained at GEGAC reception 03 5150 0700 or by emailing HR@gegac.org.au.
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 HR@gegac.org.au.
Or posted to:
Human Resources
Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative
PO Box 634
Bairnsdale Vic 3875
Applications close 5pm Sunday, 30 March 2025
*Previous applicants need not apply
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.
"this advertisement is pursuant to the 'special measures' provision at section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)".