First Nations person wanted for aged care commissioner role
Department is seeking a “talented and experienced First Nations person” to become the nation’s inaugural aged care commissioner.
The Department of Health and Aged Care is seeking a “talented and experienced First Nations person” to become the nation’s inaugural aged care commissioner dedicated to fostering and promoting culturally safe aged care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Previously announced in the May budget with $1.6 million in funding, the interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner role aims to provide a strong and authentic voice to the Australian Government about aged care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The commissioner will:
- consult with older First Nations people, their families, carers and communities
- engage with sector-wide reforms to help remove barriers and improve aged care services for First Nations peoples
- advise government on the design and functions of a permanent commissioner role in the aged care system.
“The interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner will ensure the voices of First Nations peoples and providers are heard and acted on,” according to the ad for the role on the Australian Pubic Service Jobs website.
The commissioner will also review the impact of aged care reforms on First Nations peoples – including the availability of culturally safe aged care services – and engage with relevant stakeholders on the functions, powers and responsibilities of a permanent commissioner.
The position – which is for 12 months with a possible extension – is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Application close 6 September.
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