Principal Advisor Home and Community Care

Posted: 14/09/2026

Closing Date: 02/10/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: ACT

Job Category: Other

Introduction

Ageing Australia is the national peak bodyrepresentingproviders across the aged care sector, including retirement living, seniors housing, residential care, home care, community care, and related services. We advocate for our members,providingexpert advice,resourcesand tailored services to ensure they deliver exceptional care to older Australians.

What we offer

In this role,you'llenjoy:

Five weeks' annual leave

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance

An annual professional development allowance to support your ongoing growth and career development

12weeks'paid parental leave and theoptiontopurchaseadditionalleave

Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family

Flare- employee discounts across a range of leading retailers and service providers

The prospect to help shape the future of aged care and influence outcomes for older Australian's nationwide.

Job Description

About the role

This is an influential role for someone with deep knowledge of home and community aged care who can translate complex policy, regulatory and operational issues into practical advice, strong advocacy positions and meaningful outcomes for members and the broader sector.

Working across Ageing Australia and with members, government,regulatorsand industry stakeholders, you will help shape policy and advocacy priorities,identifyemerging issues and opportunities, and strengthen sector capability as providers navigate an evolving operating environment.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Strategic Leadership:Providehigh-level strategic advice and thought leadership on home and community aged care policy,reformand operational challenges, whileidentifyingemerging trends,



risks and opportunities that inform organisational and sector priorities.

Policy and Advocacy:Represent Ageing Australia in consultations, working groups and advisory forums, and develop high-quality submissions, briefings and policy advice that draw on evidence, member insights and sector intelligence to influence policy outcomes.

Sector Engagement:Build trusted relationships with members, providers, government, regulators and key stakeholders,facilitatingforums and consultations to understand sector issues and inform advocacy priorities.

Thought Leadership and CapabilityBuilding:Be a key subject matter expert on home and community care, sharingexpertisethrough publications, presentations, practical guidance and knowledge-building initiatives for members and internal teams.

Project Leadership:Lead strategic projects and cross-organisational initiatives, collaborating across policy, advocacy, member services, sectorengagementand communications to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Continuous Improvement:Monitorregulatory changes and evolving models of care, translating developments into relevant guidance, member support and opportunities to strengthen organisational and sector capability.

About you

You will bring extensive knowledge and experience in home and/or community aged care, with the ability to combine strategic thinking, policyexpertiseand strong stakeholder engagement.

To be successful, you will also bring:

Relevant graduate qualifications,including.nursing, allied health, healthor socialpolicy,



or clinical governance.

Extensive experience inhome and / or communityaged care, including policy,programs, standards,operations, and/or regulation.

Demonstrated ability to influence policy and contribute to sector reform.

Strong understanding of the aged care regulatory environment and reform agenda, includingthe Aged Care Act2024,Commonwealth Home Support Program and Support at Home Program(and other relevant programs).

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including policy writingandin published materials.

Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

Appreciation of the political system and related policy processes.

Ability tooperateat a strategic level while managing competing priorities.

Intermediate level skills in Microsoft suite, including Word, Excel,Sharepointand Teams,and otherproject and stakeholder management tools.

Experience working in a peak body, government, or advisory role.

Postgraduate qualifications in health, public policy, or a related field.

Werequirefederal police check as an essential selectioncomponentfor this role, please consider this requirement whensubmittingyour application.

We believe diverse and inclusive workplaces create strongerorganisationsand better outcomes for the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of allbackgrounds, experiences and identities and are committed to fostering a respectful,inclusiveand welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued.

Ageing Australia strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and is committed to supporting meaningful reconciliation, culturalsafetyand respectful practice across ourorganisation.

Closing date: Friday 2 October2026. Please note, this advertisement may be taken down early subject to the recruitment process.

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