Description of the job
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 https://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 $80,425 to $167,513 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.
The key duties of the position include
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 professional 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