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APS Level 5
$86,204 - $+3,226 + 15.4% Superannuation
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About the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (the Commission) was formed on 1 January 201+. 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
The Provider Registration function is a key element to the new aged care regulatory model. It will
change the way providers enter the system and is part of the Australian Government’s new model for
regulating aged care. Provider registration was introduced under the new Aged Care Act bill.
More information about the Reform changes for providers is available on the Commission’s website.
To support this new function, the Commission is establishing a Provider Registrations team which will
be responsible for assessing and registering entities seeking to deliver aged care services. The team
will be founded from the current Provider Approvals team which currently assess applicants who seek
to provide residential, home, and flexible care under the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
Act 2018.
About the Role
As a Registry Assessor you will be responsible for managing and conducting assessments of new
entrants and registered providers as set out under the new Aged Care Act 2024, other relevant aged
care legislation and the Commission’s Regulatory Strategy.
Reporting to Senior Registry Assessors/Team Leaders, you will rely on your skills and experience to
interpret and apply complex legislation, Administrative Law Principles, proactively contribute to the
safeguarding role of the aged care regulator, supporting transparent decision-making by assessing
registration applications, registration renewals, registration variations and other registry activities.
As a Registry Assessor you also support and guide other team members, fostering a collaborative
team environment to achieve and meet performance targets.
Position Duties
Interpret and apply complex legislation, ensuring all evidence-based assessments and decisions are compliant with the new Aged Care Act and other relevant legal framework and statutory requirements.
Proactively manage an allocated workload within case management systems with accuracy and within agreed timeframes. Track progress to maintain up-to-date records and support business outcomes.
Contribute to the development, implementation, and improvement of processes and guidance material, under direction, ensuring alignment with federal legislation and organisational standards.
Engage and communicate professionally and clearly with applicants, registered aged care providers, internal stakeholders, other government departments, and members of the public regarding the registration function.
Actively participate in ad-hoc or planned projects and collaborative efforts aimed at improving assessment accuracy, efficiency and processes.
Actively engage in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and adapt to ongoing changes in the aged care sector.
Perform other duties as required, contributing to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the team, in alignment with the evolving needs of the role and regulatory environment.
Position Eligibility Requirements (Selection Criteria):
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:
Ability to guide and support other staff, ensuring that performance targets are met and fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Proficient use of case management systems to organise and manage workload, track cases, and ensure deadlines and quality assurance standards are met while balancing competing priorities while maintaining high accuracy.
Ability to analyse and interpret information from diverse sources, including financial documents, to identify risks and provide well-reasoned conclusions and assessment outcomes for decision-making.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to convey complex information clearly and accurately to a diverse range of stakeholders.
Well-developed problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to, ensuring accuracy in assessments and case documentation.
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships across the Commission and with external stakeholders, supporting cooperation and consultation.
An understanding of the role of the Commonwealth Regulator and the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of the Government’s Aged Care reform agenda, adapting to legislative and policy changes.
Commitment to ongoing professional development, proactively seeking opportunities to enhance skills and stay updated on sectoral changes and aged care reforms.
Adherence to the APS Code of Conduct and APS Values, consistently displaying respectful and ethical behaviour.
Position Notes:
Salary offered will be between $86,204 - $+3,226 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 2+ June 2025 at 11:30PM (AEST)
Please contact our recruitment team on (02) +633 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 ACQSC Recruitment Team by recruitment@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.
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