The Team

The Aged Care Reform Unit works at a statewide level to support the care and services delivered by the Tasmanian Health Service to older Tasmanians. The Unit works strategically in supporting operational areas to deliver Commonwealth funded aged care Services and to implement the Aged Care Reforms from the new Aged Care Act 2024.

The Role

The Senior Advisor - Safety and Quality (Aged Care Reform Unit) will -

• Coordinate statewide safety, quality, and performance reporting to support consistent performance monitoring, accountability, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Support the development, implementation, and review of statewide clinical governance frameworks, including policies, protocols, guidelines, and governance tools that promote safe, high-quality care and alignment with aged care legislation, standards, and reform requirements.

• Provide advice and support to strengthen governance, risk management, and quality systems, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of governance improvements.

You will need





• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in health and aged care governance, including a sound understanding of how health systems operate in relation to aged care services.

• Demonstrated experience in safety and quality activities within a healthcare or aged care setting, including the ability to identify issues and contribute to the development and implementation of improvement initiatives, projects, policies, and education.

• Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant accreditation and regulatory frameworks, including the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston Genera

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