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AnglicareSA is recruiting a Policy Officer for Residential Aged Care, a full-time onsite role in Hindmarsh, SA, to lead policy administration, performance measurement and portfolio initiatives that lift governance, quality and risk across services. The job sits at the crossroads of compliance and improvement, ensuring policies are contemporary, embedded and practical while supporting accreditation and continuous improvement. You’ll collaborate with senior leaders and portfolio teams to coordinate reviews, drive governance enhancements and embed sustainable change. To succeed, demonstrate policy development and governance experience, strong analytics and report writing, and stellar stakeholder engagement, plus a qualification in a quantitative discipline or project management. Apply by 9:00am 20 March 2026 directly via AnglicareSA; early applications are encouraged; for more information contact Helena Maniero.

• Lead governance that strengthens care outcomes across Residential Aged Care
• Find your place to belong in a team that values integrity, collaboration and impact
• Pay less tax and increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging benefits

So many lives. So many ways. One you.

50,000 lives and counting.

That’s how many South Australians our people support each year.

As one of the state’s leading not-for-profits, we’re making a meaningful impact at scale. From foster care to aged care and everything in between, our services are as diverse as the people and communities we serve - and we’re growing our reach for the future.

It takes a special kind of person to work in this sector. Someone who believes strong governance and quality systems directly improve people’s lives.

Join us as a Policy Officer, and be part of something bigger.

What you’ll do

As our Policy Officer within Residential Aged Care, you will lead policy administration, performance measurement and portfolio project initiatives that strengthen governance, quality and risk systems.

This role sits at the intersection of compliance and improvement — ensuring policies are contemporary, embedded and practical, while supporting accreditation standards and continuous improvement across services.

You’ll work closely with senior leaders, managers and portfolio teams to coordinate policy reviews, implement governance improvements and drive sustainable change.

You’ll be trusted to make a valuable impact by:

• Leading the Residential Aged Care policy review, implementation and communication process
• Providing advice on governance standards and strengthening policy administration systems
• Supporting quality, risk and accreditation frameworks across the portfolio
• Contributing to performance measurement, project and program initiatives
• Embedding change management approaches that create sustainable improvements

What you’ll bring

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in policy development, administration and governance
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and report-writing capability
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience supporting quality, risk or accreditation systems
• A Certificate or Diploma in a quantitative discipline, organisational performance, project management (or working towards)

We would also love you to have:

• Experience in aged care, health or community services
• Knowledge of change management and sustainability methodologies
• Experience translating projects into sustainable business-as-usual processes
• Confidence working across multiple stakeholders in a complex organisation

Why AnglicareSA?

Your contribution here matters. We want you to see your impact every day, and we want you to feel valued for it.

Here’s what you can expect in your career at AnglicareSA:

● So many lives, right here in SA: Our ripple effect starts with you. Whatever your role, you’ll help find a way forward for the communities you live in and care about. That’s something to be proud of.

● So many ways, for our clients and you: We support those in need in so many ways. For you, that means real opportunity to gain new knowledge and experiences and to explore the many pathways a career in our sector can take.

● So much compassion, and a place to belong: At AnglicareSA, you’ll never feel alone. You’ll lean on and learn from genuine people driven to do good, and you’ll build relationships that last a lifetime.

More to enjoy:

● Make your pay go further with salary packaging options, including novated leasing, plus savings on health insurance, motor vehicles, opticians, pharmacy and gym memberships

● [If applicable to the role:] Find a better balance with flexible work options, including working from home, part-time work, compressed working weeks and flexible working hours for some roles

● Grow your skills and career with learning programs, professional development pathways, and education assistance

● Live and work well with our employee wellbeing program, confidential employee assistance program, chaplaincy services, domestic and family violence support, and more

● Put your family first with paid parental leave (including superannuation), personal leave to care for family members and additional unpaid leave for caring responsibilities

Our impact starts with you

Join AnglicareSA, and help us change lives and communities.

To apply, simply click the “Apply”* button and submit your application by 9:00am on Friday,20th March 2026 (direct applications only, no agencies please).

*Please note: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date.

For more information, please contact Helena, Recruitment Manager, at [email protected]. Please note we do not accept applications via email.

At AnglicareSA, we proudly and gratefully bring together a team that is truly diverse - from lived experiences, to skills and knowledge, to perspectives and personality. We value the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve, and we strive to create a place where everyone - regardless of background and ability - feels they belong. If you require any accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process, we welcome you to let us know.

We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSA’s Reconciliation Action Plan.

AnglicareSA is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process that prioritises the safety of all applicants. We will never request payment, bank account details, or personal identification documents during the early stages of recruitment. Proof of identity may be requested later as part of standard pre-employment checks. To verify the legitimacy of this job advertisement, please refer to our official website or contact our recruitment team directly.