Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive?
Barnardos Australia is seeking a dedicated Practice Specialist - Compliance & Policy to join our Out-Of-Home-Care program based in Bruce, ACT 2617. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity to be part of a values-led organisation committed to making a real difference in the lives of children and families.
About the Role
As a Practice Specialist - Compliance & Policy, you will:
* Monitor and ensure compliance with contractual agreements, including regulatory requirements and service delivery standards.
* Conduct regular audits and reviews to assess compliance levels and implement corrective actions as necessary.
* Ensuring the Barnardos Case Management System (B-Hive) data is accurate, complete, and consistent across Barnardos ACT OoHC in-line with the ACT contractual requirements.
* Work closely with the B-Hive team to provide guidance and advice to data users on the proper use of the CMS system and to ensure consistent data management practices.
* Work closely with the case management team to support them in best practice.
* Draft, review, and revise policies and procedures in alignment with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements.
You’ll join a collaborative and supportive team delivering high-quality, trauma-informed services that uphold child safety, cultural safety, and family-led practice.
Skills and Experience :
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as computer science, information technology, Public Policy, or a related field.
* Proven experience (5+ years) in compliance management, data governance, and/or policy development within the social services sector, preferably in OoHC.
* Strong understanding of relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, and industry standards.
* Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills, with an extra focus on accuracy and accountability.
* Demonstrated high level of computer literacy and data base navigation skills
* Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities, including a strong understanding of cultural safety, self-determination, and the historical and contemporary factors that impact Aboriginal peoples.
What’s on Offer:
* Base salary: $88,110 – $100,797 per annum (pro rata, if applicable) + 12% superannuation
* Salary packaging: Up to $15,860 tax-free (general living expenses
* Meal & entertainment packaging: Additional $2,650 tax-free per FBT year
* Leave loading and additional wellbeing leave
Other benefits include:
- 35-hour work week
- Flexible working arrangements
- Paid cultural leave and a day off during NAIDOC Week
- Extra annual leave over the Christmas–New Year period
- Ongoing development: mentoring, acting up, secondments
- Volunteer leave and opportunities to engage in community events
- Access to Barnardos’ Indigenous Cultural Support Unit, Gurung Wellama
About Barnardos Barnardos Australia is a leading children’s charity with a proud history of protecting children and strengthening families. Our work spans communities across NSW and the ACT, focusing on safe, stable, and connected futures for vulnerable children and young people.
STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
Barnardos Australia recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first Australians, with unique culture, languages and spiritual relationships to the land and seas. We are strongly committed to improving the lives of children and young people and to uphold the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to be safe and cared for within their own communities and remain connected to their families and culture.
For Barnardos Australia, reconciliation means working in a meaningful and respectful way with Aboriginal families and communities. It is a commitment of Barnardos Australia to work in collaboration and partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations and communities, always guided in this process by principles of self-determination.
Pre-employment Requirements You will need (or be willing to obtain):
- National Police Check
- Working with Children Check (or APP number)
- For ACT roles: Working with Vulnerable People card, CYF Check, and Driver History Check
How to Apply
To get started, simply submit your current resume .
If your application progresses, you’ll be invited to complete a second stage of the process, which includes access to the full Position Description and selection criteria. You’ll be asked to respond to the criteria at that time.
For a confidential discussion OR to find out more about the role please call Gemma on ***.
There is no set closing date for this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled once a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are encouraged.
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