Quality, Risk & Safeguarding Lead

Our client is a well-regarded regional NDIS provider offering allied health, education, and frontline planning services. They are seeking an experienced Quality, Risk & Safeguarding professional to lead and enhance organisational practice, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the executive leadership team, this role will focus on strengthening internal frameworks, supporting managers, and presenting key insights to a Board sub-committee. With flexibility, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step down from a larger organisation while still making a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead quality, risk, and safeguarding initiatives across the organisation
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including conducting internal audits
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board sub-committee
• Mentor and support a team of managers to drive best practice
• Oversee compliance across multiple sites, including frontline service audits

About You :

• 6+ Years experience in risk, quality, and safeguarding within a regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of NDIS frameworks, compliance, and audit processes
• Leadership experience with the ability to develop and guide teams
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and reporting skills, including Board-level interaction
• A strategic thinker who enjoys improving systems and uplifting practice

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a leadership role with a purpose-driven organisation that makes a tangible difference in the community. Based in Ballarat, with some travel required to Melton, this position offers the flexibility, making it ideal for those seeking work-life balance. You’ll be joining a collaborative team with a strong commitment to best practice, continuous improvement, and compliance excellence. With a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the chance to influence organisational growth and direction, this role is perfect for someone eager to drive meaningful change within the NDIS sector.

If you’re a compliance-driven leader passionate about quality and safeguarding in the NDIS sector, we\’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion :

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