Principal Advisor Home and Community Care

Ageing Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks' annual leave

Hybrid working arrangements

Professional development allowance

12 weeks' parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flare- employee discounts

Job summary

Ageing Australia is seeking a Principal Advisor Home and Community Care to translate policy and regulatory issues into practical guidance for members and the sector. You will work across government, regulators and providers to shape advocacy priorities and sector capability in an evolving operating environment.

You will bring deep knowledge of home/community aged care, strong stakeholder engagement, and postgraduate qualifications.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience in home and/or community aged care.
• Policy, programs, standards, operations, and/or regulation experience.
• Ability to influence policy and contribute to sector reform.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: provide high-level strategic advice on home and community aged care policy and reform.
• Policy and Advocacy: develop submissions, briefings and policy advice influencing outcomes.
• Sector Engagement: build relationships with members, providers, government, regulators and stakeholders.
• Thought Leadership: share expertise through publications, guidance and knowledge-building.
• Project Leadership: lead strategic projects across policy, advocacy and communications.
• Continuous Improvement: monitor regulatory changes and translate into guidance for members.

Skills

Policy expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Project leadership

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in health, public policy, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Principal Advisor Home and Community Care

Ageing Australia is the national peak body representing providers across the aged care sector, including retirement living, seniors housing, residential care, home care, community care, and related services. We advocate for our members, providing expert advice, resources and tailored services to ensure they deliver exceptional care to older Australians.

What we offer

In this role,you'll enjoy:

Five weeks' annual leave

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance

An annual professional development allowance to support your ongoing growth and career development

12weeks' paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave

Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family

Flare- employee discounts across a range of leading retailers and service providers

The opportunity to help shape the future of aged care and influence outcomes for older Australian's nationwide.

About the role

This is an influential role for someone with deep knowledge of home and community aged care who can translate complex policy, regulatory and operational issues into practical advice, strong advocacy positions and meaningful outcomes for members and the broader sector.

Working across Ageing Australia and with members, government, regulators and industry stakeholders, you will help shape policy and advocacy priorities, identify emerging issues and opportunities, and strengthen sector capability as providers navigate an evolving operating environment.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Strategic Leadership: Provide high-level strategic advice and thought leadership on home and community aged care policy, reform and operational challenges, while identifying emerging trends, risks and opportunities that inform organisational and sector priorities.

Policy and Advocacy: Represent Ageing Australia in consultations, working groups and advisory forums, and develop high-quality submissions, briefings and policy advice that draw on evidence, member insights and sector intelligence to influence policy outcomes.

Sector Engagement: Build trusted relationships with members, providers, government, regulators and key stakeholders, facilitating forums and consultations to understand sector issues and inform advocacy priorities.

Thought Leadership and Capability Building: Be a key subject matter expert on home and community care, sharing expertise through publications, presentations, practical guidance and knowledge-building initiatives for members and internal teams.

Project Leadership: Lead strategic projects and cross-organisational initiatives, collaborating across policy, advocacy, member services, sector engagement and communications to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Continuous Improvement: Monitor regulatory changes and evolving models of care, translating developments into relevant guidance, member support and opportunities to strengthen organisational and sector capability.

About you

You will bring extensive knowledge and experience in home and/or community aged care, with the ability to combine strategic thinking, policy expertise and strong stakeholder engagement.

To be successful, you will also bring:

Relevant graduate qualifications, including nursing, allied health, health or social policy, or clinical governance.

Extensive experience in home and / or community aged care, including policy, programs, standards, operations, and/or regulation.

Demonstrated ability to influence policy and contribute to sector reform.

Strong understanding of the aged care regulatory environment and reform agenda, including the Aged Care Act 2024, Commonwealth Home Support Program and Support at Home Program (and other relevant programs).

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including policy writing and published materials.

Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

Appreciation of the political system and related policy processes.

Ability to operate at a strategic level while managing competing priorities.

Intermediate level skills in Microsoft suite, including Word, Excel, Sharepoint and Teams, and other project and stakeholder management tools.

Experience working in a peak body, government, or advisory role.

Postgraduate qualifications in health, public policy, or a related field.

We require federal police check as an essential selection component for this role, please consider this requirement when submitting your application.

We believe diverse and inclusive workplaces create stronger organisations and better outcomes for the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities and are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued.

Ageing Australia strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and is committed to supporting meaningful reconciliation, cultural safety and respectful practice across our organisation.

Closing date: Friday 2 October 2026. Please note, this advertisement may be taken down early subject to the recruitment process.