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Job Type: Corporate (Compliance, Communications, Advocacy)Hours: Full-timeLocation: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth or Adelaide, QLD, NSW, VIC, WA, SAPay: Package inclusive of NFP Salary BenefitsDeaf Connect is seeking a leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Head of Quality, Safety & Compliance. You will lead a s mall t eam to drive a strong culture of safeguarding, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the organisation.Lead a culture of quality, safety, compliance and risk awarenessJoin our Senior Leadership Team driving positive change & service excellenceWork at Australias largest Deaf-led NFP organisationEnjoy competitive remuneration and salary packaging benefitsDeaf Connect is the largest, whole-of-life service provider and social impact organisation for Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing Australians. We stand with the Deaf community to build capacity and influence social change while paying respect to history, culture and language.Our organisational values of Heart, Courage, and Discovery stand with the Deaf community to build capacity and influence social change while paying respect to history, culture, and language.We offer an attractive benefits program including:Salary packaging, enabling you to make huge savings on tax and maximise your payFlexibility regarding working arrangementsDiscount membership to gyms and facilities throughout AustraliaFree annual flu vaccinationsFree comprehensive online learning portalFree financial wellness support through our default super fundAbout The RoleIn this role, youll provide leadership in quality management, workplace health & safety, risk management, and compliance. Reporting to the Chief People & Culture Officer, youll ensure Deaf Connect meets current and emerging compliance obligations, while further embedding systems and practices that support sustainable, safe, and high-quality service delivery.Main responsibilities of the role include:Lead organisation-wide quality, safety and risk strategies, systems and frameworksOversee audits, incident management, and continuous improvement initiativesEnsure WHS and safeguarding standards are embedded and understood across all levelsSupport legislative and funding body compliance, including NDIS and ISO 9001 standardsCollaborate with senior leaders to embed a culture of accountability, reflection, and learningAbout YouIn your application, let us know if you have these key skills and experience:Leadership experience in quality, compliance, safety and risk management within community services, disability, health, or related sectors.Extensive knowledge of regulatory and accreditation frameworks, particularly NDIS Practice Standards and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.Demonstrated ability to lead organisational readiness for external audits and drive continuous improvement initiatives.Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation and demonstrated ability to foster a proactive safety culture.Highly developed skills in risk management, including strategic risk identification, reporting, and mitigation planning.Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage, educate and support staff at all levels.Auslan skills (or commitment to learning Auslan) are desirable.Apply today! We may actively review applications and begin interviewing prior to this date.To apply you must submit the following within this form:Either a Cover Letter or a link to your Auslan video recording outlining how your skills and experience meet the position requirements as outlined in the position description (no more than 1.5 pages or 5 min Auslan video recording)An up-to-date resume including your name, contact details, employment history and qualifications.If you have further questions about the role, you can contact our People and Culture team at hr@deafconnect.org.auDeaf Connect is an equal opportunity employer. All successful applicants may be required to provide a current Australian National Police Clearance, NDIS WC and Working with Children Check/Blue Card prior to commencement." * " indicates required fieldsStep 1 of 333%First Name *Last Name *Email Address *Phone Number *Street Address *Suburb *State *Postcode *Supporting DocumentsPlease upload your CV / Resume, Cover Letter and other qualification / certification documents to support your application.Supporting Documents * Drop files here or Accepted file types: pdf, docx, doc, png, jpg, jpeg, Max. file size: 100 MB.Do you have an Auslan video?Please link your Auslan video application here (YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox or Google Drive URLs recommended)Privacy Statement *I agree to the privacy policyThis field is hidden when viewing the formJob Title You''re Applying ForThis field is hidden when viewing the formThis field is hidden when viewing the form Job Title *Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Our efforts to support the Deaf Community is ongoing and we cant do it without your support.Show your support for Deaf Australians and win $800,000 to spend exactly how you want. 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