Role Highlights
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Build and sustain partnerships to deliver services in line with legislation
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Become a valued member of our multi-disciplinary Quality and Clinical Services team
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Actively contribute to enriching the lives of people living with disability, their families and carers
Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.
About the Business
Our Quality team supports our Disability Services Directorate to deliver safe, high-quality and compliant services. They ensure compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks such as the NDIS Practice Standards, oversee incident management and external reporting, monitor feedback and complaints, conduct audits and reviews, and promote best-practice service delivery that protects client safety, rights and wellbeing.
Role Details
Authorised Program Officer will:
• have the power to authorise Level 1 restrictive practices for clients and may endorse the use of Level 2 restrictive practices for the Senior Authorising Officer’s authorisation
• monitor, analyse and review data of authorisations and provide reporting to management
• access and report accurate data into the South Australian Restrictive Practices ICT System (RPS)
• provide advice, information, and training to staff within DHS Disability Services regarding implementation of the restrictive practice authorisation scheme
• maintaining competency in all compliance requirements related to responsibilities
• fostering a culture of quality and safety to embed practice principles within DHS Disability Services
• monitoring and evaluating quality and safeguarding systems, practices, procedures, and prevention initiatives as part of the continuous improvement cycle.
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Duration: Term up to twelve (12) months.
Attachments:
Contact Us
Enquiries to David Healey
0455 405 664
Diversity And Inclusion
DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the
full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people,
culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.
If you require assistance with this process,
please contact us at dhsrecruitment@sa.gov.au and a member of the team will get back to you.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to
our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or
neurodivergent people to thrive in.
Application Instructions
Resume and Cover Letter
You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages,
addressing how your skills, attributes and experience meet the role specific capabilities and attach your current resume via the online application form.
For more information about applying, refer to our
Job Application Guide
Screening Checks
If you are new to the department and are invited to an interview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check,
which has been issued within six months of your application for the role. National Police Checks can be applied for via the
South Australia Police
or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body.
If the role you are applying for also requires an Employment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergo such assessment as is advised by DHS,
including periodic assessment during your employment.