Care Governance & Safeguarding Officer
Core
Leads organisation-wide governance, risk, safeguarding and quality systems to ensure safe, high-quality service delivery across NDIS, Aged Care and Child Safety environments.
Role type
Senior governance and safeguarding officer
Builds
Robust governance frameworks, compliance systems, and continuous improvement strategies
Domain
Social services / NDIS / Aged Care / Child Safety
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Advanced analytical skills, governance framework construction, policy planning and implementation, audit and assurance, risk assessment, stakeholder influence, regulatory compliance knowledge
Preferred skills
Experience in NDIS, Aged Care, or Child Safety sectors, experience with accreditation processes
Technologies
NDIS Worker Orientation Module, Child Safety & Personal History Screening, Working with Children (blue card)
Responsibilities
Construct governance and safeguarding frameworks aligned to NDIS, Aged Care, and Child Safe standards; Apply governance methodologies to establish accountability and control mechanisms; Plan and implement policies for compliant service delivery; Evaluate framework effectiveness using audit outcomes and incident data; Oversee safeguarding practices by assessing systemic risks and analyzing incident trends; Assess compliance performance through audits and preparation for external accreditation; Support stakeholder capability by interpreting standards and providing guidance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC