Australia Job Openings
Beyond Blue
Quality and Safety Specialist - Policy (Part time – 0.84 EFT)
Melbourne
FULL TIME & PART TIME
October 11, 2024
Posted:
11/10/2024
11/10/2024
Closing Date:
28/10/2024
28/10/2024
Job Type:
Permanent - Part Time
Permanent - Part Time
Location:
Melbourne CBD
Melbourne CBD
Job Category:
Quality Assurance & Safety
Quality Assurance & Safety
Company
For more than 20 years, people in Australia have placed their trust in Beyond Blue as a reliable source of mental health information, support, and hope.
We are one of Australia’s most well-known, trusted, and visited mental health organisations. We never take this for granted. With it comes a deep responsibility to listen, to understand people’s needs and aspirations, and to ensure they are at the heart of everything we do.
We are a big blue door for many in the community: a safe and reliable place for millions of people to access information, advice and support – whether they’re well and want to stay that way, unsettled or struggling and need support, or in recovery and want to reconnect.
For more than 20 years, people in Australia have placed their trust in Beyond Blue as a reliable source of mental health information, support, and hope.
We are one of Australia’s most well-known, trusted, and visited mental health organisations. We never take this for granted. With it comes a deep responsibility to listen, to understand people’s needs and aspirations, and to ensure they are at the heart of everything we do.
We are a big blue door for many in the community: a safe and reliable place for millions of people to access information, advice and support – whether they’re well and want to stay that way, unsettled or struggling and need support, or in recovery and want to reconnect.
Job Description
Company
For more than 20 years, people in Australia have placed their trust in Beyond Blue as a reliable source of mental health information, support and hope.
We are one of Australia’s most well-known, trusted, and visited mental health organisations. We never take this for granted. With that comes a deep responsibility to listen, to understand people’s needs and aspirations, and to ensure they are at the heart of everything we do.
We are a big blue door for many in the community: a safe and reliable place for millions of people to access information, advice and support – whether they’re well and want to stay that way, unsettled or struggling and need support, or in recovery and want to reconnect.
About this Position
The Policy Specialist is tasked with developing and maintaining the organisations library of policies and procedures. It includes supporting teams to clearly articulate policy positions on a broad range of matters and to support the development of policies processes and procedures.
Reporting to the Quality and Safety Manager the Policy Specialist will work closely with the Compliance and Audit Specialist to support the maintenance of continuous improvement registers. The Policy Specialist, in collaboration with the Compliance and Audit Specialist will ensure policies and procedures are in line with regulatory and industry requirements.
The role supports a team that enables Beyond Blue to operate effectively and efficiently, and responds to business needs through fit for purpose, user-centric frameworks, governance, assurance, and advisory support – so our resources are used well, and our people make good decisions, balance risk with reward, and produce great community outcomes.
The role
The key duties of the role include:
Policy Management
For more than 20 years, people in Australia have placed their trust in Beyond Blue as a reliable source of mental health information, support and hope.
We are one of Australia’s most well-known, trusted, and visited mental health organisations. We never take this for granted. With that comes a deep responsibility to listen, to understand people’s needs and aspirations, and to ensure they are at the heart of everything we do.
We are a big blue door for many in the community: a safe and reliable place for millions of people to access information, advice and support – whether they’re well and want to stay that way, unsettled or struggling and need support, or in recovery and want to reconnect.
About this Position
The Policy Specialist is tasked with developing and maintaining the organisations library of policies and procedures. It includes supporting teams to clearly articulate policy positions on a broad range of matters and to support the development of policies processes and procedures.
Reporting to the Quality and Safety Manager the Policy Specialist will work closely with the Compliance and Audit Specialist to support the maintenance of continuous improvement registers. The Policy Specialist, in collaboration with the Compliance and Audit Specialist will ensure policies and procedures are in line with regulatory and industry requirements.
The role supports a team that enables Beyond Blue to operate effectively and efficiently, and responds to business needs through fit for purpose, user-centric frameworks, governance, assurance, and advisory support – so our resources are used well, and our people make good decisions, balance risk with reward, and produce great community outcomes.
The role
The key duties of the role include:
Policy Management
- Support organisational stakeholders in the development of internal policy, procedural and associated artefact development
- Lead policy projects to support team objectives from all parts of the organisation
- Initiate and oversee the policy review process in conjunction with the Quality and Safety Manager
- In collaboration with the Quality and safety manager develop a prioritised program of works
- Report to the Quality and safety Manager and Head of Assurance, on any material compliance or policy matters requiring attention
- Support the development of documents through to online publishing and continued review
- Maintain the organisation’s policy register and
- Report regularly on organizational policy compliance to the Quality and Safety Manager.
- Support the maintenance of continuous improvement registers
- Support the development and implementation of the organisation’s quality management system, including the development of quality policies and frameworks
- Work closely with the Compliance and Audit role to support organisational compliance and audit activities
- Keep up-to-date on legal and/or regulatory changes that may impact the organisation and make recommendations where existing policies and procedures may require review;
- Assist and support the on-going management of the development of the annual internal audit program
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
To be successful in the role, you would have:
Culture & Values
Our values are the unseen drivers of our behaviours and ultimately become the organisational culture.
How to apply
To apply, applications should include a current CV with a cover letter that addresses how your qualifications, skills and experience would be attributes to the position and why you would consider yourself to be a cultural addition to Beyond Blue. For detailed information about this position including the closing date, please refer to the position description on our careers page (candidates who are viewing from a job board such as SEEK or Linked In, please refer to our careers page on our website).
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a National Police Check and where required, a Working with Children Check.
This job advertisement is open until Monday, 28 October 12:00pm. We encourage early applications as interviews may commence before the closing date. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
To be successful in the role, you would have:
- A Bachelor Degree
- Experience developing and maintaining internal policies, procedures and supporting documents and processes
- Demonstrated experience in developing and interpreting legislation/regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
- Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with and gain support from colleagues
- Sound problem solving skills and demonstrated attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and present effectively to a variety of audiences
- Effective planning and development skills, including the ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands
- Knowledge of governance, risk and compliance software and systems
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times, particularly when exposed to personal and/or sensitive information.
Culture & Values
Our values are the unseen drivers of our behaviours and ultimately become the organisational culture.
- We're focused
- We're brave
- We rise
- Together
How to apply
To apply, applications should include a current CV with a cover letter that addresses how your qualifications, skills and experience would be attributes to the position and why you would consider yourself to be a cultural addition to Beyond Blue. For detailed information about this position including the closing date, please refer to the position description on our careers page (candidates who are viewing from a job board such as SEEK or Linked In, please refer to our careers page on our website).
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a National Police Check and where required, a Working with Children Check.
This job advertisement is open until Monday, 28 October 12:00pm. We encourage early applications as interviews may commence before the closing date. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
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