Senior Assessor

Full Time
  • September 25, 2026
  • Employment Info

    JOBĀ  DETAILS

    In this role you will provide support to the Executive team, will have staff management responsibilities and will proactively contribute to strategic initiatives to achieve organisational objectives.

    Position Duties

    Provide strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring to your team. Facilitate knowledge transfer and foster a collaborative learning environment that encourages professional growth and high performance.
    Analyse complex information to identify risks, make informed assessments, and ensure compliance with the Aged Care Act 2024 and other relevant legal frameworks. Support decision-making by providing sound, evidence-based recommendations.
    Using case management systems to accurately document and track assessment progress you will prepare comprehensive assessments, risk analyses, and other documentation while ensuring alignment with updated legislation and principles.
    Oversee an allocated workload, prioritising tasks to ensure completion within deadlines while maintaining quality. Use case management systems to effectively manage case progress and ensure deadlines and performance standards are met.
    Allocate or assist with the allocation of work to your team and monitor work on hand to ensure outcomes are delivered within legislated and administrative timeframes.
    Contribute to the continuous improvement of assessment processes and guidance materials, identifying opportunities to enhance compliance and efficiency in line with aged care reforms.
    Maintain clear, consistent, and professional communication with applicants, aged care entities, internal stakeholders, other government departments, and members of the public, ensuring that messaging aligns with regulatory requirements and promotes understanding regarding obligations under the Aged Care Act 2024 and related legislation.
    Work collaboratively across business areas and represent the section by contributing to the development of frameworks, strategies, policies, and procedures. Report progress to the Director and/or Assistant Director.
    Actively pursue professional development to stay informed on sectoral changes, adapting knowledge and skills in response to ongoing changes in the aged care sector.
    Perform other duties and tasks to support team goals and organisational needs, adapting to the regulatory environment’s evolving demands.

    Position Eligibility Requirements (Selection Criteria)

    To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:

    Capability to lead and inspire a team, building a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement. Promote open communication and model behaviours that align with APS values.
    Ability to interpret complex information from varied sources, including financial and operational documents, to identify risks and support well-founded conclusions. Apply a meticulous approach to all assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
    Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey detailed regulatory information to diverse audiences, fostering mutual understanding and compliance.
    Advanced problem-solving abilities to analyse challenges, offer innovative solutions, and drive process improvements that align with the Commission’s strategic objectives.
    The ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and shared goals. Demonstrate diplomacy and professionalism in all interactions.
    Expertise in utilising case management systems to track, document, and manage assessment cases effectively, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to timelines.
    Comprehensive knowledge of the responsibilities of a Commonwealth Regulator, with the capacity to contribute to policy and strategic initiatives that drive business improvement and adapt to government reform priorities.
    Strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities and maintain high standards, particularly under pressure in an adaptive environment.
    Ability to proactively identify risks and opportunities to improve assurance processes and guidance materials, ensuring that all assessments meet quality and compliance requirements.
    Commitment to the APS Code of Conduct and APS Values, setting an example through respectful, ethical behaviour and encouraging these standards within the team.

     

     

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