About the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (Commission) is the national regulator of Commonwealth funded aged care services. We work with stakeholders to foster a world-class sector that safeguards the wellbeing and rights of older Australians receiving aged care.

We offer a variety of interesting and challenging jobs across most capital cities. It is an exciting time to join the Commission, with major reforms underway to improve aged care in Australia. You will be contributing to our vision for older Australians to trust and have confidence that aged care services protect and enhance their safety, health and quality of life.

About the Team

Operational Policy and Support teams work with stakeholders to develop policies and instructions for our regulatory staff, so we regulate in a way that drives improved aged care experiences for older Australians. Team members are talented and passionate about their work, we operate in a fast-paced environment and with a wide range of policy topics.

About the Role

The APS 5 Policy Officer works in a small, dispersed team and with internal stakeholders to research, develop, implement and improve policy, processes and templates. Along with APS 4 and 6 Policy officers, these positions are led by Assistant Directors.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage individual workload allocation of research and analysis to support the development and review of operational policy, processes and guidance material.
• Under broad direction, using plain language and Commission frameworks, develop, review and update policy briefs, discussion papers, and internal operational policy and guidance.
• Organise and record meetings, and prepare project documents and communications with policy stakeholders
• Build and sustain positive relationships with team members and internal and external stakeholders.
• Support, guide and mentor APS4 policy officers.

Position Details

• Salary offered will be between $86,204 - $93,226 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.
• Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.

Applications close on Sunday 19 October 2025, 11:30PM AEDT.

Applications are to be submitted via the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Careers page.