Description:
About the Aged Care Quality and Safety 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.
Meet some of our people and learn more about the Commission and our Regulatory Strategy on our website www.agedcarequality.gov.au
About the Team
As a Section of the Regulatory Strategy and Policy Group, the Regulatory Strategy Section (the Section) supports the Commission to deliver its functions and achieve its goal of being a best practice regulator by influencing and/or leading the development of regulatory and aged care program reform, including legislative change, policy development and budget processes.
Improving the quality and safety of care and service delivery, and upholding the rights of older people receiving care is at the centre of our regulatory practice. The Section’s approach to understanding effective regulation is evidence and risk-based, strategic, coordinated and in line with Australian Government standards in best practice regulation.
About the Role
The Director, Regulatory Strategy reports to the Executive Director, Regulatory Strategy and Policy Group, leads a Section with responsibility for influencing and/or leading the development of regulatory and aged care program reform.
The primary function of the position is to lead engagement with internal and external stakeholders on the Commission’s strategic approach to aged care regulation, including implementing reform priorities, building strategic relationships and the development of new or enhanced regulatory approaches.
Position Duties
- Leading and managing the development and implementation of regulatory and aged care program reform, including legislation and policy changes required to support the Commission’s regulatory framework across the Commission’s regulatory functions.
- Working closely with the Project Management team to support the development and implementation of regulatory and aged care program reform projects.
- Providing subject matter expertise into the development and changes of complex legislation and policy related to regulatory reform projects and the Commission’s regulatory functions.
- Managing changes required to the Commission’s regulatory strategy and framework.
- Reviewing and clearing high-level communications, including briefing material, for a range of audiences about complex legal, policy and procedural topics.
- Developing and managing key strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Providing leadership, direction, and support to staff in a fast-paced and changing environment.
- Engaging effectively with executives and a wide range of other staff across the Commission, other departments, agencies and stakeholders representative bodies.
- Representing the Commission with credibility and professionalism.
- Adhering to the APS Values and Code of Conduct.
Position Eligibility Requirements (Selection Criteria) :
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated capacity to conceptualise legislation and policy relevant to the Commission and its associated regulatory framework and what it means for the Commission’s day-to-day operations.
- Demonstrated experience leading or being a key participant in a large implementation project, including understanding the change management requirements.
- Demonstrated experience managing a team who are geographically dispersed, including providing leadership to support and build staff capability.
- Understanding of the Commission’s role as an integrated, risk-based and rights respecting national regulator.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage interpersonal relationships with respect and communicate with influence with internal and external stakeholders.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate information coherently and concisely to audiences with a range of backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, work effectively under pressure and work effectively in a team environment.
Position Notes:
- Salary offered will be between $141,487 - $167,513 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 500 words , including what strengths you would bring to the role, and a copy of your CV.
Please complete the application and submit by Sunday 11 May 2025 and 11:59 PM AEDST .
Please contact our recruitment team on (02) 9633 3262 or recruitment@agedcarequality.gov.au for assistance with accessing our website or with lodging your application.
Specific questions about the roles can be directed to Emma Jobson by emailing emma.jobson@agedcarequality.gov.au with Position title in the subject line.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Commission is committed to fostering a workplace with flexible work arrangements to support a diverse, respectful and inclusive culture for all staff.
The Commission recognises the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and is committed to the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan. The Commission values the unique knowledge and experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees which strengthens and supports our focus on protecting and enhancing the safety, health, wellbeing and quality of life of aged care consumers.
Further information:
For further information about the Quality Commission, office locations and other related resources, please visit https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au
For more information on the Australian Public Service, please visit http://www.apsc.gov.au/publications-and-media/current-publications/cracking-the-code/factsheet-4 and http://www.apsc.gov.au/publications-and-media/current-publications/cracking-the-code.