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Disabilities and NDIS Audit Lead

Location: Lewisham Employment Type: FT - Full-Time Max Duration Department: Practice, Impact, Partnerships & Innovation

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Full Time Max Term Opportunity | 6 Months ContractBased in Lewisham | Hybrid Work Available$100,000 - $140,000 + super + Salary packaging

You will support the alignment of service models and care delivery with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Practice Standards, legislative requirements and evidence-based practices.

This includes developing policies and protocols, designing and delivering training programs, and leading audit readiness and compliance to support the service to meet NDIS accreditation requirements (mid-term audit in November 2025).

You will work in partnership with central support functions such as Risk and Assurance to support the development and implementation of incident, clinical quality assurance and audit systems. You will also work with an agency working group that ensures key policies and training are fit for purpose across other organisational areas (e.g. aged care / home care services).

About The Role

Some of your responsibilities will be:

Spearhead NDIS Audit Readiness & Oversight: Drive our organisation’s preparation for NDIS audits—including structuring and delivering detailed audit reports, identifying risks, and providing strategic recommendations. You'll communicate audit outcomes to senior management and key stakeholders, and ensure all compliance records are meticulously maintained.Shape Industry-Aligned Policies & Guidelines: Lead the development and review of standardized policies, practice guidelines, and procedures, ensuring they uphold the NDIS Practice Standards, legislative mandates, evidence-based best practices, and the needs of participants.Champion Compliance with NDIS Regulatory Frameworks: Monitor and uphold compliance with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission's requirements, including NDIS Practice Standards, Code of Conduct, incident reporting, and participant safety protocols. You’ll ensure our disability services consistently meet legislative and regulatory standards.Design Workforce Competency Frameworks: Support the creation and refinement of workforce competency frameworks—defining the knowledge, skills, and responsibilities expected in NDIS service delivery roles. Your work will help translate the NDIS Workforce Capability Framework’s principles into clear, role-specific performance standards

If you would like to find out more about the role, click apply to view the Position Description on our career website.

About You

To be a successful candidate you will have:

Ability to undertake the duties of the role in accordance with CatholicCare Sydney’s Mission, Vision and ValuesTertiary qualification in area of allied health, disability, behaviour or related field.Registration at proficient level with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards CommissionHigh level knowledge of NDIS Practice Standards and NDIS Code of Conduct, relevant legislation required.Demonstrated experience developing and leading policy and procedure development, practice guidelines, and workforce training programsDemonstrated understanding of key risks and incidents related to the provision of care and service delivery in a disabilities care setting, and the management of clinical needs and risksExperience with developing clinical quality assurance processes (e.g. clinical audits), and achieving regulatory complianceStrong organisational skills, including the capacity for critical thinking and a systemic approach to prioritisation.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence and support teams, write policies and procedures, and present and facilitate ideasExperience implementing person-centred, inclusive, and trauma-informed care

Desirable

Experience in positive behaviour support preferred

Other Requirements

Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel across service locationsCompliance with CatholicCare Sydney’s Code of Conduct and safeguarding frameworks

Our Benefits

Professional Growth: Tailored professional development opportunities to support your career ambitionsWork-Life Balance: Embrace flexibility, hybrid or flexible working arrangements, flexible start/finish times, family-friendly organisationTax Savings: Maximise your income with generous salary packaging, reducing your tax and increasing your take-home payGenerous Leave: Above-award annual and personal/carers leave, extended parental leave, celebration daySupportive Team: Join a friendly and supportive team that values your contributionsWellbeing: Free access to a premium mindfulness app, EAP counselling, yearly flu vaccinations, and a variety of wellbeing activities to make your workday more enjoyable

Choose a workplace that cares about your growth, happiness, and overall well-being.

Join us today!

To be considered for this role, you will need to attach your resume and a cover letter addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role (Address the Selection Criteria).

Applications for this position close on 5 October 2025 Please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting and interviewing for this position will commence immediately.

Need More Information? Please contact Kulsum Thakore – Talent Acquistion Partner - +61 2 8723 2286 – careers@catholiccare.org

About Us

People are at the core of everything we do: from supporting and enhancing the wellbeing of our clients to the nurturing and development of our staff and their career aspirations.

CatholicCare Sydney is a leading not-for-profit agency supporting people from all walks of life. We’re an organisation that promotes diversity and inclusion, and commits to the growth and wellbeing of our staff, empowering them to make a positive change to the community. CatholicCare is the official social services agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney and also a certified Family Friendly Organisation.

We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, member of the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disabilities.

CatholicCare requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check prior to employment, and for some roles, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may be required.