Overview
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (the Commission) is the single independent regulator of Australian Government aged care services. We work to improve the lives of older people by maintaining the integrity of the aged care system. 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 safeguard and protect older Australians receiving aged care services.
About the Team
The Sector Capability and Regulatory Strategy Division sets the strategic direction and guides the delivery of our risk-based regulatory operations informed by high-value intelligence, analysis and data. The Division supports whole-of-Commission responses to risk issues through regulatory policy responses and campaigns, and facilitates sector performance through sharing information with providers and consumers.
The Data, Analytics and Intelligence (DAI) Group manages and analyses data from the aged care sector and regulatory activities to understand risks and performance for the purposes of prioritising and informing preventative and responsive risk treatments and regulatory decision making. DAI's role is to identify risks and guide decisions that inform preventative and responsive risk treatments. DAI supports service delivery through authoritative data and intelligence practice that is contemporary and compliant with relevant legislation, regulations, standards and aligned with the strategic imperatives of the Commission.
Position Description
The Senior Data Analyst collaborates across teams to translate data into clear, meaningful information, products and services that deliver business outcomes. The role contributes to DAI's vision to deliver timely, accurate and actionable products and trusted insights that are easily understood and acted on by our stakeholders. Working under limited direction, the role is expected to exercise sound judgement, apply specialist expertise, manage competing priorities, and contribute to a culture of collaboration, curiosity and continuous improvement. The outcomes of these endeavours empower the Commission to manage risk and ensure older Australians receive the quality of care they rightfully deserve.
Position Duties
* Managing data extraction, analysis and modelling to assist with data-driven decision making and reporting.
* Coordinating and managing data, analytics and intelligence projects, consulting stakeholders and internal teams to define requirements and deliver outcomes.
* Present data in clear, consistent, and accessible formats, including dashboards, reports, briefing papers, and visualisations tailored to audience needs.
* Ensuring integrity and quality of datasets, maintaining and supporting data governance standards, and contributing to improving policies and procedures related to data management.
* Fostering productive working relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients by consulting, sharing information, and collaborating to achieve shared goals.
* Supporting data literacy and capability development, providing guidance, training and support delivery of emerging tools, technologies and methodologies.
* Managing competing priorities and deadlines, showing initiative and resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Position Eligibility Requirements
* Strategic thinking: Aligns work with agency goals, anticipates impacts and applies sound judgment to solve problems.
* Achievement focus: Delivers high quality outcomes, manages projects effectively, and adapts well to change.
* Collaboration: Builds strong relationships, manages diverse views, and supports team development.
* Integrity and drive: Upholds APS values and productive working relationships, takes initiative, embraces accountability, and pursues continuous growth.
* Effective communication: Conveys information and concepts clearly, tailors messages to audiences, and negotiates persuasively.
* A security clearance (baseline) or the ability to obtain one.
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 the APS citizens page at
* Non-ongoing opportunity will be offered for an irregular or intermittent term. Opportunities will be offered for varying periods up to 12 months with the option to extend to a total of 24 months.
* A Merit Pool established through this selection process may be used to fill this or future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies.
Additional Information
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 19 October 2025 and 11:30 PM AEST. For assistance with accessing the website or lodging your application, contact the recruitment team at Specific questions about the role can be directed to David Okunyah at with the Position title in the subject line.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Commission is committed to fostering a flexible, diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and are committed to the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan. We value the knowledge and experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees to strengthen our focus on protecting and enhancing the safety, health, wellbeing and quality of life of aged care consumers.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. If you apply under RecruitAbility, you may be invited to participate in further assessment activity; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the position. For more information, visit the APS RecruitAbility page at
We provide reasonable adjustments, such as access, equipment or other practical support at relevant stages of the recruitment process. Please email if you need any adjustments made.
Further information
For more information about the Quality Commission, office locations and related resources, please visit For information on the Australian Public Service, visit and
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