We are seeking to fill this role, on an ongoing basis in the Performance Management & Resiliency Team in the Digital Enablement Services Section, within the Digital Group. The purpose of the section is to ensure the reliable and efficient functioning of the Commission’s Digital infrastructure and systems, by optimising performance, reliability and resiliency, by supporting the delivery of services to the Commission’s users.



About the role

The Digital Performance Management & Resiliency Team contributes to that by monitoring, analysing, and optimising the performance of the Commission’s digital infrastructure and systems, by collecting and analysing performance data, identifying trends, and implementing strategies to improve efficiency, and reliability and end of life management.

The key duties of the position include:

Position Duties

- Continuity Planning: Working with the governance team to develop and maintain comprehensive continuity plans and procedures for digital systems, applications, and processes to minimise the impact of disruptions and ensure timely recovery in the event of disasters or emergencies.
- Risk Assessment and Analysis: In partnership with digital security and others conduct risk assessments and analysis of the digital environment and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
- Incident Response Planning: In partnership with the service desk develop and maintain major incident response plans and playbooks for digital events that could or do lead to disruption or are impacted by a disaster or unexpected event. Identify roles, responsibilities, and escalation procedures to facilitate prompt and effective response to these types of events to minimise downtime.
- Testing and Exercising: Coordinate and conduct regular testing be it tabletop exercises, or exercises with vendors and digital teams. Work with the governance team in preparing and testing any commission wide tests. And subsequently evaluate their effectiveness, identify gaps and recommend improvements to response capabilities.




- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation that meets governance, audit and compliance requirements. This would include business continuity plans, procedures, test results, incident reports, and lessons learned. Additionally providing regular reports to leadership on the status of digitals business continuity preparedness.
- Training and Awareness: Provide training and awareness programs for digital teams to enhance preparedness and response capabilities.
- Continuous Improvement: Monitor industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices to enhance business continuity strategies and plans

Eligibility

Key Capabilities

- Proven experience in business continuity planning, disaster recovery, or risk management, with specific experience in digital or technology environments.
- Strong understanding of business continuity principles, methodologies, and best practices.
- Knowledge of digital technologies including cloud computing, virtualisation, networking, mobility and cyber.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and develop effective solutions.
- Robust communication and interpersonal skills and be able to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proficiency in business continuity planning tools and documentation software like SharePoint.

Notes

Position Notes

- Salary offered will be between $99,784 - $112,571 per annum depending on skills and experience. In addition, 15.4% superannuation will be paid.
- 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
- Non-ongoing opportunity will be offered for an irregular/intermittent term. Opportunities will be offered for varying periods up to 12 months with the option to extend to a total of 24 months.
- Merit Pool established through this selection process may be used to fill this or future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies

In your application, please provide a statement of claims against the position eligibility requirements (selection criteria) in no more than 600 words, including what strengths you would bring to the role, and a copy of your CV.

- Please complete the application and submit by 11.30pm (AEDT) Monday 26 October 2026.
- Follow our guidelines for candidate use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) throughout the recruitment process.

Please contact our recruitment team on (02) 9633 3*** or ***********@agedcarequality.gov.au for assistance with accessing our website or with lodging your application.

Specific questions about the roles can be directed to Bhanu Sharma by emailing ************@agedcarequality.gov.au with Position title in the subject line

Getting to know the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is the national regulator of Australian Government-funded aged care services. We protect and enhance the safety, health, wellbeing, and quality of life of people receiving aged care. This includes managing complaints and feedback about the care older people receive. We help build confidence and trust in aged care, by promoting best practice and a culture of safety and quality in the sector. We register providers and hold them to account if they don’t meet expected standards of care. We work with providers, workers, older people, their families, and supporters to make sure they understand and uphold older people’s rights.

📌 Digital Continuity Analyst (Sydney)
🏢 Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
📍 Sydney