Brightwater have an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced internal candidate to join our Safety and Quality team as the Policy Officer.  In this rewarding role you will work within a meaningful and rewarding sector, aiding policy development and implementation to support quality improvement and excellent outcomes for our clients.

This is a fixed term full-time role with an office base at Brightwater Central in Inglewood. The successful candidate will be offered a two year contract with an anticipated commencement date of August 2025.

Position Purpose:

The Policy Officer is responsible for supporting the review/development, quality assuring and maintenance of allocated policies, procedures and supporting documents; in collaboration with relevant subject matter experts.  This key role in provides advice about policies and their development, and ensures compliance with legislative requirements and updates.

Key duties/Accountabilities:

• Develops and reviews allocated policy, procedure and related supporting documents
• Provides advice, background research and support to subject matter experts and Policy Owners 
• Ensures compliance with relevant Commonwealth and WA legislation, State and Federal policies, Australian Standards, professional standards of practice and any other compliance requirements.
• Supports and coordinates relevant policy consultation and liaison with internal and external stakeholders
• Works collaboratively with Policy Owners and subject matter experts
• Undertakes appropriate research, information gathering and analysis to supporting documents development
• Identifies, develops, and manages modifications and enhancements of the Brightwater electronic policy library
• Identifies and reports risks associated with any policies
• Coordinates the administrative aspects of policy implementation

What you will bring to the role

• Considerable experience in policy development, consultation, implementation, and evaluation
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with and support diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in the use of information sources to identify appropriate, contemporary evidence to support policy development
• Demonstrated ability to provide written advice to diverse stakeholders, with experience in the preparation of reports, briefs, business cases and project plans
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and work independently with minimal supervision when required
• Awareness and understanding of the issues, legislation, standards and practices relevant to the provision of safe, high quality and person-centred care in aged care and disability services
• Well-developed skills in problem solving, the ability to organise and prioritise tasks, work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and use resources effectively, safely and efficiently
• Working knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards and/or National Disability Insurance Scheme Practice Standards and Quality Indicators (desirable)

On offer:

• Competitive remuneration and attractive salary packaging options
• Strong support from senior leadership
• Passion for policy, compliance and continuous improvement
• Critical role in a rapidly expanding purpose-led organisation
• Avoid the city and enjoy free parking and our own café
• In house Gym and Opportunity to work for a well-respected aged care facility
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your schedule

Next Steps:

If you are an existing Brightwater employee interested in improving the lives of aged care and disability support recipients, while ensuring compliance and quality, we invite you to apply for the position of Policy Officer.  Please submit your application, including your current resume and a cover letter outlining your experience relevant to the position, your motivation and key attributes for the role. 

Applications should be submitted through Brightwater’s online portal by COB Friday 4th July 2025; however, Brightwater reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

For confidential enquiries about the role, please phone Angie Spaziani, Policy and Governance Lead and Information on 0400 206 416.

For application enquires please contact Peta Auth, Recruitment Officer on 0468 636 804.

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