Office of the Children’s Guardian Accreditation Officer, Out of Home Care (OOHC) Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic workplace and play a role in keeping our children safe. Join a supportive and collaborative team culture with learning & development opportunities with access to LinkedIn Learning and health & wellbeing programs. One full-time, ongoing role located at Strawberry Hills with hybrid / flexible working arrangements. Clerk Grade 7/8, $113,574 - $ 125,720 (plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading). About the Office of Children’s Guardian The Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG) upholds NSW children and young people’s right to be safe by overseeing, regulating and monitoring organisations and individuals that provide services to children. We are guided by our values of integrity, trust, service, accountability, respect and empathy. To find out more about the Office of the Children’s Guardian, visit our website. About the role The Accreditation Officer is responsible to participate in the implementation of systems, policies, procedures, and processes for the accreditation and monitoring of out of home care and adoption agencies. The role contributes to the development and continuous improvement of accreditation and monitoring systems and processes. We are seeking a motivated and resilient person to: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and operational procedures and contribute to the development and implementation of business processes and service improvement. Assess agencies for compliance with legislation, standards and guidelines. Prepare reports on matters associated with accreditation and monitoring. Provide advice and feedback to agencies on compliance matters and quality improvement strategies Key knowledge and experience Assessing the performance and compliance of varying agencies considering differing size and capacity. Maintaining accuracy and currency of business information whilst dealing with diverse stakeholders. Essential Requirements Qualifications in a relevant discipline, or equivalent knowledge and workplace experience including a commitment to ongoing professional development. Capacity and willingness to undertake frequent travel across NSW with regular overnight stays. All roles associated with the Office of the Children's Guardian are required to have a valid Working With Children Check clearance. For further information about the role, please view the role description . Our commitment to Diversity We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. The OCG encourages applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact the OCG People and Culture team on (02) 8219 3661 or OCG.HR@ocg.nsw.gov.au and advise of your preferred method of communication. How to apply When applying you will need to attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) which also addresses the two targeted questions below and an up-to-date resume (maximum 4 pages) in either Word or PDF format. We are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description, so please develop your response with this in mind. Targeted questions Please explain your knowledge of the NSW Child Safe Standards for Permanent Care, and the need for Out of Home Care to be regulated? Please provide an example of an improvement you initiated to a system or process in your workplace that led to greater efficiencies. In your response explain the issue you were trying to address, the recommended changes and how the changes led to greater productivity. Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. We encourage you to please call or email our contact to discuss the role. Applications closing date: Tuesday, 15 July 2025 at 10:00am A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.
