Licensing and Compliance Officer Job at the Department for Child Protection in Adelaide SA 5000

 Job Vacancy: Licensing and Compliance Officer at the Department for Child Protection in Adelaide SA 5000

Base pay Above avg. $84,522 - $94,003

Promote quality standards and best practice in the out of home care sector

Full-time term vacancy until 30 August 2024

Salary packaging available + EAP support for you and your family

Effectively and independently manage a licensing portfolio

Role Status: Full-Time Term Vacancy until 30 August 2024 

Remuneration: ASO5 ($84,522 - $94,003 p.a.) + 11% Superannuation

Role Details:

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) is seeking a Licensing and Compliance Officer to join the Out of Home Care team on a full-time term basis.

The role is responsible for:

*Ensuring compliance with provisions of the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017, Children's Protection Act 1993, Work Health & Safety Act 2012, state and national standards of care and departmental policies. · Coordinating the review and improvement of DCP Licensing and Compliance Framework.

*Undertaking a thorough inspection and assessment of all requests for new Foster Care and Kinship Care Agency licenses and renewal of Foster Care and Kinship Care Agency licenses and Children Residential Facility licenses.

*Developing communication materials to assist with internal and external consultation on licensing business improvements.

About You:

To be considered for this role you will have experience in presenting complex issues and findings in writing, as well as the ability to identify issues, and relate and compare data from different sources.

You will also have sound interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a range of key internal and external stake holders. 

Key to this role will be your ability to diagnose trends, obstacles and opportunities to inform policy.

If you are able to express facts and ideas in a clear, convincing and organised manner, then this may be the role for you.

About the Business:

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.

Special Conditions:

To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the 'apply' button.

Enquiries: Terry Weissel, Licensing, Quality & Compliance Manager 08 8226 6896 or email: terry.weissel@sa.gov.au 

The department values an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community.

To apply for this role, please follow the link below to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.

https://www.careerone.com.au/discover/promoted-jobs?jobview=a43abe33-088c-44ae-a45c-11020efcd01e

Applications Close: 26 February 2024 at 11:00pm