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Are you a motivated and energetic Project Manager excited by the prospect of creating positive influence for people living with disability?
An exciting opportunity exists to join our team as a Quality Project Officer. The Quality Project Officer is responsible for implementing, coordinating, monitoring and reporting on a range of projects which improve Westhaven’s service delivery outcomes and / or operations.
Benefits That Matter:
* Competitive Salary: Level 3 – Level 4 (Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010) + superannuation (11.5%)
* Hybrid Work Environment: Based in Dubbo or Orange
* Tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900 per year (pro-rata)
* Enjoy a tax-free meal & entertainment card up to $2,650 per year (pro-rata)
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* Be part of a culture that values diverse backgrounds and experiences
Key responsibilities:
* Contribute to the development, implementation and coordination of projects that deliver effective business unit outcomes and meet client service delivery needs
* Manage and oversee particular aspects of projects and implementations, including developing and monitoring project plans, coordinating resources, and monitoring workflow to ensure successful project milestones and deadlines are met
* Prepare a range of project-related documents for key stakeholders as required, including status updates, executive level reports and briefs to manage the flow of information
* Liaise and work collaboratively with all areas of the organisation
To be at the forefront of this opportunity you will have:
* An understanding of project management principles including planning, monitoring and evaluation, coupled with knowledge of project management methodologies and processes
* Demonstrated knowledge of the NDIS and Quality and Safeguarding Framework and understanding of Human Rights
* Previous experience in a quality role, with a sound understanding of quality management systems and processes including continuous improvement principles, internal auditing practice, incident management and the ability to coordinate quality improvement plans
* Strong administrative skills and attention to detail, including a working knowledge of Google Suite (or similar) and be highly numerate with a track record of data analysis and an ability to interpret data for a variety of different stakeholder needs
* Ability to self-motivate and self-manage workloads to meet deadlines, prioritise and use initiative with a positive, solution-focused attitude
* Demonstrated competency in written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation skills and the ability to present information to various stakeholders and facilitate meetings
Westhaven regards the following as highly desirable:
* Experience in disability support, health care, community or NFP organisations
* Change management experience
Essential requirements of the role:
* A current NSW Driver’s licence
* The ability to obtain and maintain a paid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
* The ability to obtain and maintain a National Disability Insurance Scheme Workers Check (NDISWC)
About applying
Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing your abilities to undertake the key responsibilities of this role.
We encourage diversity and inclusion
Westhaven is passionate about social justice and diversity and is committed to being an EEO employer. We embrace diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Island heritage and people with lived experience of disability.
For more information or confidential enquiries please contact Lynda Haksteeg, General Manager, Corporate Services at lynda.haksteeg@westhaven.org.au
Applications close:The selection process will commence upon the receipt of applications and will close at 9am Friday 22 November 2024 or prior, if a suitable candidate is found.
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