Are you passionate about improving standards in the aged care sector? DFP are currently seeking to engage multiple APS6 Senior Assessors to join a national team responsible for assessing new and renewal applications for the registration of aged care facilities, ensuring compliance with updated legislation and sector reforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse complex information to identify risks, make informed assessments, and ensure compliance with relevant legal frameworks.
• Prepare comprehensive assessments, risk analyses, and documentation using case management systems, ensuring alignment with updated legislation and principles.
• Oversee and prioritise allocated workloads to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of assessment processes and guidance materials, enhancing compliance and efficiency.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with external and internal stakeholders, other government departments, and the public.
• Collaborate across business areas and contribute to the development of frameworks, strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required to support team goals and organisational needs.

About You

• Experience in compliance, regulation, or risk assessment (preferably in aged care or health sectors).
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage competing priorities.
• Australian Citizenship is required.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Interviews to commence immediately with an indicative start date early November 2025.

Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [email protected] or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.

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