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
About the Team
The Digital Governance and Compliance Team sits within the Strategy and Architecture Section of the Digital Group. That section provides strategic direction, guidance, and governance for the effective management and optimisation of the Commission's Digital & ICT infrastructure, ensuring that technology investments support the Commission's goals and priorities.
The purpose of the Digital Governance and Compliance Team is to establish and enforce governance frameworks, policies, and compliance standards for the delivery of digital initiatives within the Commission, to safeguard project integrity, deliver visibility into project risks, and support enterprise-wide reporting.
About the Role
For this role, we are seeking a person who has the skills, experience and ability to contribute to establishing, implementing, and maintaining risk management frameworks, policies, and SOPs for the Commission's digital initiatives.
This role is critical in ensuring that digital projects align with the Commission's objectives, comply with regulatory requirements and maintain project integrity. By delivering visibility into both project and operational risks this role will enable the Digital Group to achieve successful digital transformations that meet the Commission's objectives and uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability.
Position Duties
Provide expertise and digital risk management knowledge across a range of programs or activities
Maintain records of risk related events, conducting Post Event Reviews as necessary that analyse and make recommendations to improve areas of risk and manage remedial actions arising from them.
Record, maintain and monitor risks across all digital activities.
Report on all risk related activities to Commission executive, and external agencies as required.
Support development and delivery of one or more elements of the Commission's risk management systems.
Assist in strategic planning, program and project management and/or policy development for the work area.
Support the Assistant Director, Governance & Compliance in the delivery of effective, efficient, high quality risk management outcomes.
Ensure risk management decisions are governed by the application of relevant regulations and best practice principles.
Consult and collaborate with external stakeholders around risk management practices
Position Eligibility Requirements (Selection Criteria):
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:
Risk Management Expertise: In-depth knowledge of risk management methodologies, frameworks, and best practices.
Digital Literacy: A strong understanding of digital technologies, systems, and platforms.
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse complex information, identify patterns, and assess potential risks.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues to a range of audiences.
Stakeholder Management: Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
Leadership and Mentoring: Provide guidance to and mentor other staff, supporting capability uplift across the Digital Branch.
Ability to obtain and maintain national police check.
Australian Citizenship is a condition of eligibility.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a higher clearance if required by the Commission.
Qualifications & Experience
Tertiary qualifications in Risk Management and / or equivalent industry experience in a similar role.
Membership of professional organisations involved in aspects of risk management is desirable.
Experience within health and/or public sector is desirable
Position Notes:
Salary offered will be between $96,503 - $108,869 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
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 600-words, including what strengths you would bring to the role, and a copy of your CV.
Please complete the application and submit by 9th March at 11:30pm (AEDT).
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Please contact our recruitment team on or for assistance with accessing our website or with lodging your application.
Specific questions about the roles can be directed to John Cotterell by emailing 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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Further information:
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