APS6 Safeguarding Planner

About the role

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an experienced APS6 Planner to join a Safeguarding Advisory Team within a Federal Government environment. The role contributes to the safety and wellbeing of people with disability through specialist safeguarding advice, risk assessments and interventions for complex and sensitive participant matters. It is based in Geelong, VIC, and involves collaboration with internal stakeholders and external agencies.

Key responsibilities

• Assess complex and sensitive participant situations, identify risks and recommend safeguarding actions
• Develop evidence-based safeguarding advice and recommendations
• Provide clear, concise and well-reasoned written and verbal advice to stakeholders
• Facilitate discussions and give guidance on safeguarding issues
• Liaise with government agencies, authorities and service providers
• Manage urgent, short-term safeguarding interventions within a case management framework
• Contribute to continuous improvement, operational guidance, frameworks and procedures
• Support, mentor and collaborate with colleagues

Required profile

• Experience assessing complex information and identifying key risks
• Ability to develop evidence-based recommendations and safeguarding advice
• Excellent written communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Sound judgement within legislative, policy and procedural frameworks
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience contributing to operational guidance, procedures, frameworks or training materials
• Ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance and an NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Australian citizenship required for this Federal Government role

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Case management or records management systems
• Desirable: knowledge of the NDIS legislative and operating environment and participant safeguarding principles

What we offer

• Pay of $61.86 per hour at APS 6 level, including casual loading
• 12% superannuation
• Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• ASAP start date
• Professional development and exposure to safeguarding practice