Careers

If you are looking for a rewarding job in an engaging workplace, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission can further your career.

The Commission has offices in most capital cities and offers interesting and challenging work, focused on improving the lives of older people. As the single independent regulator of Australian Government funded aged care services the Commission plays a central role in maintaining the integrity of aged care system.

What does employment at the Commission offer?

Roles at the Commission provide the opportunity to contribute to building a world’s best practice regulator of aged care services. We have a highly skilled staff of complaints officers, compliance officers, quality assessors, general administration officers, ICT developers, educators, executives, finance and human resources officers.

We operate in an environment where community consultation and team work skills are highly valued, and where staff members have a range of opportunities to extend their capabilities.

Meet some of our staff.

Employees at the Commission join one of Australia's biggest employers, the Australian Public Service (APS), and enjoy the benefits of these conditions. We also share the values and commitments of APS, including impartiality, commitment to service, accountability, respect, fostering a workplace culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and promotes diversity.

Generous employment conditions, underpinned by our enterprise agreement, are offered.

Competitive salaries, super and allowances

Competitive salaries across levels
15.4% employer contribution to Superannuation
Salary bands which recognise the skills of clinical and legal specialists
Allowances for workplace responsibilities such as first aid & harassment contact officers
Salary packaging

Generous leave conditions including:

Annual leave 4 weeks per year
Paid personal/Carers leave – 18 days per year
Parental and maternity leave
Leave to support staff experiencing domestic violence
Cultural leave for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff
Community service leave for volunteer emergency management activities and jury duty
Annual close between Christmas and New Year’s days and early stand down before Good Friday

A workplace focussed on employee health and wellbeing

Flexible working arrangements including flex time, part time work options and additional purchased leave
Active support in balancing work and personal life through a generous application of work from home arrangements for all staff
Access to a counselling assistance program for staff and their families
Free influenza vaccines for all staff

A focus on learning and development to support a capable and flexible workforce

Individual development plans
Access to study assistance
E-learning and on-line learning resources
On the job training and coaching for specialist roles
Delivery of accredited training for the registration and development of Quality Assessors
Mobility opportunities across the Commission to support the development of transferable skills and capabilities

For further inquiries please contact HR.Services@agedcarequality.gov.au

Current vacancies

These are our current vacancies followed by instructions on how to apply:

	Closing date
Non-ongoing Temporary Employment Register - Complaints Officers and Senior Quality Assessors ACT/NSW/QLD/VIC/TAS/SA/WA Position description - Complaints Officers Position description - Senior Quality Assessors	31 December 2020
Non-Ongoing Temporary Employment Register – EL 1 Assistant Director – Quality Assessment and Monitoring Group – ACT/NSW/QLD/VIC/SA/WA Position description - Assistant Director - Quality Assessor - EL1	31 December 2020
Non-ongoing Temporary Employment Register – APS6 - Senior Data Analysts (ACT/NSW/QLD/VIC/SA/WA) Position description - Senior Data Analysts - APS6	31 December 2020

Assistant Director, QAMG - EL1 - Ongoing (Brisbane, QLD) Position description - Assistant Director, QAMG - EL1	29 November 2020 5pm (local time)
Director - EL2 - Stakeholder Engagement - Ongoing Position description Director - EL2 - Stakeholder Engagement	29 November 2020 5pm (local time)
Regional Director, Intake & Complaints Resolution- EL2 - Ongoing - Adelaide Position description Regional Director, Intake & Complaints Resolution- EL2	29 November 2020 5pm (local time)
Director, Compliance Operations West, EL2, Ongoing, Perth Position description Director, Compliance Operations West, EL2, Ongoing, Perth	29 November 2020 5pm (local time)
Quality Assessor (Auditor) - APS6 - Ongoing and Non-Ongoing - Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Canberra, Parramatta (NSW) Position description - Quality Assessor (Auditor) - APS6 - Ongoing and Non-Ongoing	2 December 2020 5pm (local time)
Assistant Director – Serious Incident Response Scheme Assessment - EL1 Position description - Assistant Director – Serious Incident Response Scheme Assessment	4 December 2020
Team Leaders - APS6 - Ongoing - Hobart Position description - Team Leaders - APS6	4 December 2020
Serious Incident Response Scheme Assessors - APS5 - Ongoing - Hobart Position description - Serious Incident Response Scheme Assessors - APS5	4 December 2020
Serious Incident Response Scheme Officer - APS4 – Hobart Position description - Serious Incident Response Scheme Officer	4 December 2020

Complete the online application for the role being advertised (link via position title). How to apply

Attach the application form and updated resume to your online application

Failure to provide a completed application form, resume or complete the online application form will be considered an incomplete application and your application cannot be considered further.

For more information on applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service, please see Applying for jobs in the APS on the Australian Public Service Commission website.

Enterprise agreement

View or download a copy of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission's Enterprise Agreement 2019-2022.

Human Resources Collection Notice

The Australian Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission collects your personal information from you to assess your application for employment. We collect information you provide as part of the recruitment process.

We may also collect information from other sources (e.g. referees) with your consent. If the information in your application is incomplete, the commission may be unable to assess your application.

We use and disclose your personal information to assess your employment suitability. The Commission will disclose your personal information to third parties including to conduct criminal history checks or if we are required or authorised under law, for example by a court order. We may disclose your personal information to the ACIC if your employment is conditional on undergoing a national police check. Your information may be used by third parties, including the recruitment portal Submittable. https://www.submittable.com

For more information about the Commission’s privacy practices, including how to access or correct your personal information or make a complaint, see the privacy policy available on our website or contact us by phone on 1800 951 822 or email: HR.Services@agedcarequality.gov.au

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