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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 www.agedcarequality.gov.au
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, regulatory compliance, deliver visibility into project risks, and support enterprise-wide reporting.
About the Role
The Compliance Officer supports the Department's mandate to ensure the Commission initiatives comply with relevant legislation, data governance standards, and national regulatory frameworks. This role is responsible for assessing compliance risks, coordinating digital audits, and providing specialist advice on legislative obligations across digital programs, particularly those handling personal, health, and sensitive information.
Position Duties
Regulatory Compliance
* Monitor and evaluate compliance with relevant legislation including the Privacy Act 1988, Australian Privacy Principles (APPs),
* Review and advise on data handling practices, cyber security, and digital system integrity within department programs and platforms.
* Coordinate privacy impact assessments (PIAs), data breach assessments, and risk mitigation strategies for digital programs.
* Support the development of internal digital compliance policies and procedures aligned to the Digital Service Standard and Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
* Develop and deliver compliance reporting, briefings, and dashboards for senior executive and internal stakeholders.
* Contribute to digital project assurance activities, including procurement reviews, system integration reviews, and compliance with Digital and ICT Investment Oversight Framework.
* Investigate and respond to regulatory queries or incidents, supporting transparency and accountability.
Leadership
* Support commission staff including developing, coaching and mentoring staff and strong regulatory compliance management and building commitment to shared goals.
Other duties
* As required.
Position Eligibility Requirements (Selection Criteria):
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:
* Demonstrated understanding of digital regulatory compliance in the public sector, particularly in health, aged care, or human services.
* Practical experience applying relevant legislation including:
* Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles
* Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013
* Familiarity with frameworks such as the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) Essential Eight, and the OAIC Data Breach Notification Guidelines.
* Experience supporting governance and audit activities in a digital or ICT project environment.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and advisory skills, with the ability to interpret complex technical and regulatory requirements into practical compliance advice.
* Excellent written communication skills for preparing compliance documentation, reports, briefings, and training materials.
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 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.
* 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 19 August 2025 at 11:30pm.
Please contact our recruitment team on (02) 9633 3262 or recruitment@agedcarequality.gov.au for assistance with accessing our website or with lodging your application.
Specific questions about the roles can be directed to John Cotterell by emailing John.Cotterell@agedcarequality.gov.au 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.
Further information:
For further information about the Quality Commission, office locations and other related resources, please visit https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au
For more information on the Australian Public Service, please visit http://www.apsc.gov.au/publications-and-media/current-publications/cracking-the-code/factsheet-4 and http://www.apsc.gov.au/publications-and-media/current-publications/cracking-the-code.
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Full-time
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