About the Commission:

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (the Commission) was formed on 1 January 2019. We work to improve the lives of older people by maintaining the integrity of the aged care system.

As the single independent regulator of Australian Government aged care services, we offer a variety of interesting and challenging jobs across most capital cities.

It is an exciting time to join the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, with major reforms underway to improve aged care in Australia. You will be contributing to our role as the national regulator to safeguard and protect older Australians receiving aged care services.

Our responsibilities The Commission holds aged care providers to account for their performance regarding these expectations and obligations which includes working collaboratively with the Department of Health and Aged Care for those services funded under different models.

- We are responsible for:independently accrediting, assessing, and monitoring aged care services subsidised by the Australian Government
- conducting home care investigations and determining provider compliance including whether any requirements or sanctions need to be imposed
- resolving complaints about aged care services
- granting approval for providers to deliver aged care services
- administering the Serious Incidents Response Scheme
- reducing the use of restrictive practices.

Meet some of our people and learn more about the Commission and our Regulatory Strategy on our website www.agedcarequality.gov.au.

About the Register The Commission is seeking talented people with a broad cross-section of skills, experience, and qualifications to register for our Temporary Employment Register (TER). The TER assists with filling temporary positions across various job families within the Commission. Non-ongoing opportunities may be offered for an initial period of up to 12 months, with the possibility to extend for a further 6 months, for a total maximum period of 18 months.

Candidates should be aware this is a register only and that you will only be contacted regarding your application if a vacancy arises that matches your skills, qualifications, and/or experience. We are looking for self-motivated individuals who are eager learners and can engage effectively with stakeholders to influence outcomes and achieve results.





- Benefits of working with us:Generous leave conditions including 4 weeks annual leave
- Salary ranging from $83,159 to $173,208 plus 15.4% superannuation.
- Flexible working arrangements, including flex-time, part-time and extra purchased leave
- Health and well-being programs
- Learning and development support.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who are eager learners and can engage effectively with stakeholders to influence outcomes and achieve results.

Core capabilities

- The ability to research and develop evidence-based concepts based on an analysis of issues and the interpretation of data and information from multiple sources.
- Judgement and initiative, including the ability identify problems and work to resolve them in a way the supports the Commission’s strategic direction.
- The ability to adapt to change, including managing competing priorities and being comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective stakeholder engagement skills including the ability to form positive qualified relationships both within the Commission and with external stakeholders.
- The ability to communicate with influence including clearly articulating your message in writing, and in one-on-one and in group situations.
- The ability to undertake complex tasks under direction and develop subject matter expertise.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm, drive, motivation and self-awareness.
- Exceptional client service attitude and skills.

In your application, please select the role/s you are interested in performing from the following job categories (Multiple can apply, max 3)

- Finance and Procurement
- Accounting
- Administration/Corporate
- Executive Assistant/Executive Support
- Customer Service/Call Centre
- Communication, Media Marketing
- Data, Evaluation & Analysis
- Health Sciences
- Human Resources (HR) and People
- Case Management
- Education and Training
- Strategic Policy/Planning
- Regulation,



Compliance & Complaints
- Governance and Risk
- Security
- Property Management
- Legal and Parliamentary
- Monitoring and Audit
- Organisation/Strategic Leadership
- Program and Service Delivery
- Project/Programme Management
- Digital/ICT
- Cyber

Position eligibility requirements (Selection Criteria):

To be eligible for employment with the Commission applicants must be an Australian citizen at the time an offer of employment is made. An applicant’s suitability for employment with the Commission will also be assessed through a variety of pre-employment check processes, such as:

- Satisfactory completion of a criminal history check,
- Completion of a medical declaration and pre-employment medical (where required).
- Providing evidence of qualifications (where required).
- Obtaining and maintaining a minimum of a baseline security clearance (where required).

Non-ongoing opportunities may be offered for an initial period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of an extension to a maximum period of 18 months.

Please refer to the APSC work level standards to consider how your skill level aligns with the APS classifications. Further information can be found in our current Enterprise Agreement.

- Position Notes Only candidates who hold Australian citizenship can apply. Appointment is conditional on successfully completing a national police check. For more information, please visit www.apsc.gov.au/citizenship-aps
- Successful candidates must be willing to undertake a pre-employment screening.
- Non-ongoing opportunities may be offered for an initial period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of an extension to a maximum period of 18 months.

How to apply

Submit an online application through our Careers at the Commission webpage by 11:59pm (AEST) on 30 June 2027.

As part of your application, you will need to provide

- Your resume (normally three pages maximum)
- In your application provide a 600-WORDS summary of your experience in relation to the job category you have selected.

Contact officer

Please contact our Recruitment Team on (02) 9633 3262 or [email protected] for assistance with accessing our website or with lodging your application.

For further information please refer to the Candidate Pack.

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