Policy Officer

Hall & Prior Health & Aged Care Groupis a family-owned aged care provider operating 39 residential aged care homes with in-home and community care programs in WA ACT and NSW. We believe that our commitment to providing high quality care can make a real difference to the lives of our consumers and their families.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicatedPolicy Officer to join our growing team on a full-time basis based at our corporate office in West Perth. This dynamic role will play a critical part in liaising with key stakeholders to implement policies that support the strengthening aged care quality standards.

About the role

The role will support our operations across Aged Care National Disability Insurance Scheme Supported Independent Living and Corporate Operations. You will be working in a small dedicated team with a particular focus on the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards coming into effect from November 1^st. Some key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining a review schedule for policies procedures and guidelines;
• Supporting the Director of the National Office of Quality Safety and Compliance in managing the corporate and clinical policies and procedures system;
• Document management of the organisations suite of policies procedures guidelines and forms including maintenance of the policies and procedures system;
• Drafting reviewing and editing policies procedures and guidelines from all areas of the business including clinical care human resources finance and operations;
• Liaising with key stakeholders to ensure that policies procedures and guidelines meet compliance clinical and operational needs.

What youll bring

• Bachelors degree or equivalent degree of experience in a relevant field (public policy public health or similar)
• Highly developed communication and writing skills
• Knowledge of the aged care sector will be a massive bonus
• High level of attention to detail
• Demonstrated IT skills including document management
• Good multitasking & time management skills
• National PoliceCertificate
• Full Working Rights in Australia

What we offer

Our people are integral to achieving our vision of being a leading aged care provider in Australia. As well as being part of an inspiring and rewarding working environment the benefits of working for Hall & Prior include a competitive remuneration package flexible work arrangementsaccess to retail discounts via flareHR appongoing training and development opportunities and commitment to employee wellness.

What to do now

If this sounds like the role for you apply now!

To view our suite of homes across WA and NSWclick here

As an equal opportunity employerwe encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Compassionate people dedicated to care.