Do you want to work with a leading purpose driven, community-based organisation?

SSI's vision is to achieve a society that values the diversity of its people and actively provides support to ensure meaningful social and economic participation and to assist individuals and families to reach their potential.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager Innovation and Compliance, the Project Officer will coordinate initiatives to support innovation, continuous improvement, staff engagement and program priorities across the LAC team. The Project Officer will contribute to collaborative projects within SSI and with external stakeholders and the wider community. The role also is responsible for delivering high-quality written reports, briefings, and project plans on tight timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring and driving the implementation of the LAC Business Plan and key LAC action plans.
• Working with internal stakeholders to write/create, develop and implement tools, resources, and frameworks to assist frontline and management staff to meet requirements under the State of Requirements (SOR).
• Using project management principles and practices to meet stakeholder expectations and project timelines.
• Supporting the Manager of Innovation and Compliance on delivering change management initiatives.
• Contributing to high quality written reports, briefings and LAC business and action plans.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Qualifications or experience in quality framework design and implementation, project management and/or advanced report writing.
• Relevant qualifications in relevant or related field e.g. Psychology, Social Work or Allied Health or Qualification in disability/community services
• Demonstrated experience in writing, developing, and implementing projects, policies and procedures in a human services sector.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and liaise across all levels both internally, externally and with people from diverse backgrounds
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours and in a range of locations across areas and regions as required.
• Demonstrated understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme and PITC Program.
• Demonstrated experience in reporting, program design, audit and evaluation.

About Us

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.

About our Benefits

• Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!
• Industry leading flexible working arrangement supported to work from home and office, including 9-day fortnight;
• Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
• Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process

At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. SSI expects all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so. This is also a pre-condition to ongoing employment.

SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

Should you require adjustments please email us at tgchirara@ssi.org.au

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