Quality, Compliance and Governance Officer

Organisation Overview:

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative (RAC) is recognised as a leader among Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, maintaining a high profile in the public and private sectors across research, consultancy, policy development, and partnerships. RAC operates in a culturally appropriate, sensitive, community-controlled environment that maintains a holistic approach to service provision and emphasises the importance of family and community.

RAC has been a resource, service provider and enabler of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the Greater Shepparton region since 1980. RAC is a cooperative working to provide a range of supports and services including:

  • Health and wellbeing
  • Positive aging and disability services
  • Community services
  • Asset and infrastructure services
  • Corporate services

RAC has an annual budget of $19 million and a workforce of approximately 230 people. RAC is a significant employer and economic contributor to the region and plays a high profile leadership role as one of the larger Aboriginal organisations in Australia. RAC is committed to ensuring the Aboriginal people in the Goulburn Valley have certainty of access to community-controlled services.

Role Purpose:

The primary responsibility of the Quality, Compliance and Governance Officer will be to provide a
comprehensive across Rumbalara’s service areas and leadership to ensure programs are delivered
successfully in line with Rumbalara’s strategic plan.
The position will coordinate and strengthen processes and systems including supporting project
governance, project management capacity building, developing and maintaining high quality project
documentation, and support communication and engagement event activities with key project
stakeholders.

Employment Conditions:
  • All staff are required to sign a confidentiality agreement on appointment to the organisation
  • Probationary / qualifying periods apply to all new positions
  • All staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct of the Co-operative (available to view)
  • All staff are required to follow the policies and procedures to the department and the Co-operative (manuals are available to view)
  • A commitment to equal opportunity and Occupational Health and Safety principles and practices is required
  • Salary packaging is available to permanent part time and full-time staff
  • Tenure of positions at Rumbalara will be tied to existing contracted funding arrangements

About You
To excel in this position, you should possess the following:
• Tertiary qualifications in a health or Business Administration and/or management discipline would be
favourable.
• Demonstrated experience in Quality Management, Compliance and Governance in a range of discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, business planning and change management.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation and negotiation skills
• Innovative and flexible approaches to problem solving challenges and effectively managing multistakeholder engagement.
• Undertake research and investigation tasks and provide/present recommendations for consideration.
• Sound understanding of and/or experience in Funding Agreements and Accreditation.
• Experience in liaising with diverse stakeholders, clients and staff.

What We Offer:
• Competitive pay and conditions based on the ACCHS Award with Above Award Wages.
• Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees.
• Opportunities for additional incentives, which may include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC
day, periodic adjustments aligned with CPI increases, and the possibility of a relocation allowance when
applicable.
• Professional development opportunities and support to help you grow in your career.
• Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program and more.
• Provision of a laptop and mobile phone to support your work where applicable.
• Fleet cars to carry out daily tasks where applicable.

If you have any further questions regarding this career opportunity, please get in contact with christin.tidore@raclimited.com.au