APS6 Planner

Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS6 Planner to work for one of our Federal Government clients at Parramatta. The position is a 12 months contract with the possibility of extension. The role pays $61.86 per hour + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

Key responsibilities

• Gather and assess information to identify risks associated with complex and sensitive participant circumstances.
• Facilitate discussions to provide support and guidance on complex safeguarding issues.
• Provide clear written and verbal safeguarding advice to address complex problems.
• Guide staff on available supports, options, education and pathways for participants requiring safeguarding interventions.
• Work directly with participants requiring urgent and short-term safeguarding interventions under a case management model.
• Exercise initiative and sound judgement to interpret and apply legislation, policies, practices and procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute specialised knowledge within your areas of expertise.
• Coach and mentor staff, supporting the monitoring of team capacity and workflow.
• Contribute to and lead quality improvement activities to strengthen service delivery practices, processes and systems.

Essential skills and experience

• Ability to assess complex and sensitive information, identify key risks and develop evidence-based safeguarding advice and recommendations.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise and well-reasoned advice.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound judgement and the ability to develop recommendations within legislative, policy and procedural frameworks.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and varied tasks while delivering quality outcomes.

Desirable skills and experience

• Knowledge of the disability services legislative and operating environment, including participant safeguarding principles and risk management practices.
• Experience contributing to operational guidance, procedures, frameworks or training materials.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.