- Permanent part-time (2 days per fortnight)
- Brisbane City, QLD
- SCHADS Award Level 7 ($60.27 – $62.79 p/hr) + super
About the role
The HSQF Governance Specialist plays a key role in strengthening governance, compliance and quality across the organisation. In this role, you will support the development, review and maintenance of policies, while also supporting teams to embed them in practice and bringing internal stakeholders along the change journey.
As a stand‑alone position, you will work closely with the Director to shape policy direction, prioritise key initiatives, and deliver practical, achievable governance improvements that make a real impact across the organisation.
Key responsibilities
- Ensure policies align with the HSQF (Human Services Quality Framework), as well as legislative and funding requirements
- Work collaboratively with service delivery, clinical and corporate teams to support understanding, implementation and ownership of governance frameworks
- Policy development and maintenance
- Continuous improvement and compliance readiness
Role requirements
- Tertiary qualification in the area of law, public policy, business administration, or a related field. Qualification in social work or behavioural sciences may be considered with relevant experience in compliance and governance.
- Demonstrated experience in managing policy and compliance functions, including policy development, audit coordination (internal and external), and risk management practices and functions. Experience in the social and community services sector, or in similarly regulated environments governed by complex legislative and compliance requirements, will be highly regarded.
- Experience conducting compliance assessments and audits, including evidence collection, analysis against standards, and preparation of clear, accurate audit reports.
- An understanding of current state and federal funding and governance requirements for DFSV and related human services, including the Human Services Quality Framework (HSQF) and the Queensland DFV Practice Standards and Regulations.
Additional requirements
- Hold a valid paid BlueCard (QLD WWCC)
- Right to work in Australia
- Willingness to work in-office (Brisbane City, QLD)
To APPLY, please submit your resume along with a cover letter that clearly outlines your relevant skills and experience, and explains your interest in this opportunity.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please email recruitment@dvconnect.org
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks, including a National Crime Check, Working with Children Check, 2-3 reference checks, proof of eligibility to work in Australia.
DVConnect is an equal opportunity employer. We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land in which we live and work and, therefore, support their right of self-determination. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where employee diversity is recognised.
