Full time$114,247 - $130,300 + 15.4% superannuationAbout the Aged Care Quality and Safety CommissionThe 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.About the TeamThe Quality Assessment and Monitoring Group (QAMG) is responsible for the effective delivery of quality assessment and monitoring of approved provider compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards, undertaking accreditation and reaccreditation audits of residential aged care services, completion of Quality Reviews of Home Services and flexible aged care services, responding to reported serious incidents and investigating worker regulation obligations. Additional enabling functions include infection control monitoring, responding to complaints regarding our performance, and administration of quality assessor registration requirements.The Quality Assessment and Monitoring Group (QAMG) Audit team undertakes accreditation audits for residential aged care services to determine length of accreditation periods to ensure only appropriate aged care providers enter Australia's aged care sector along with quality reviews of Home Care Services to ensure compliance with the Quality Standards.About the RoleAs an Assistant Director - Audit you will manage a team of geographically dispersed Quality Assessors who are responsible for conducting field-based audits of residential aged care services and home care services. The role extends to making decisions as a delegate of the Commissioner, based on the findings of the Quality Assessor team and may work closely with other teams to support an all of Group schedule of activity.Position duties include, but are not limited to:Providing strategic direction and leadership to a team, building both individual and team capacity to undertake their roles efficiently and professionally and meet the expected standards of service quality and consistency.Make delegated decisions under the Commission Act and Rules on residential accreditation audits and quality audits, including accreditation length decisions, applying a sound understanding and knowledge of relevant legislation and risk frameworks.Working constructively with key internal and external stakeholders and support staff to effectively manage operational priorities, in a rapidly changing environment.Utilising the Commission's risk management framework to identify, assess and respond to risk.Manage high volumes of work to achieve business priorities and key performance indicators.Being accountable for monitoring emerging issues, identifying the impact of these on the Group's operational priorities and implementing agreed treatments.Foster and support staff to motivate team members, build cooperation and optimise team performance.Actively support and demonstrate leadership across the Commission and the Group to contribute to achievement of the Commission's strategic direction and corporate priorities.Foster and support staff wellbeing and contribute towards maintaining a positive culture.Salary offered will be between $114,247 - $130,300 per annum depending on skills and experience. In addition, 15.4% superannuation will be paid.Roles are offered on an Ongoing/Non-Ongoing basis, with Non-Ongoing roles offered for an initial period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of one extension up to an additional 12 months.Applications close on Sunday 5th January 2025, 11:30PM AEDT.
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