The Commission is seeking a full-time, ongoing EL1 Senior Project Officer, National Standards.

Information on this vacancy and how to apply can be found in the link below. Applications for this role will close 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), Monday 26 May 2025.

Questions about the role can be directed to James Katte (02) 7232 5990.

This fact sheet describes the requirements for accreditation to the NSQHS Standards and the Cosmetic Surgery Module. 

This fact sheet describes the requirements for accreditation to the Cosmetic Surgery Standards. 

This flowchart outlines the assessment process for the National Safety and Quality Cosmetic Surgery (NSQCS) Standards.

The purpose of this tool is to allow Services to track the progress of implementing each standard. This monitoring tool is intended for Services implementing the Cosmetic Surgery Module.

The purpose of this tool is to allow Services to track the progress of implementing each standard. This monitoring tool is intended for Services implementing the Cosmetic Surgery Standards.

Clarifies not applicable actions for all Services where cosmetic surgery is performed. This advisory is intended for Services implementing the Cosmetic Surgery Standards. 

Describes the requirements for accrediting agencies to notify regulators and the Commission of significant patient risks identified when assessing to the Cosmetic Surgery Standards.

This issue includes items on the new National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards User Guide for the health care of people with intellectual disability, consumer engagement, patient safety, medical research, opioids, medication safety, aged care, infections, and more. Also covered are the latest from BMJ Quality & Safety, Healthcare Quarterly, International Journal for Quality in Health Care and the UK’s NIHR and the USA’s AHRQ.

The Commission developed the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards User guide for the health care of people with intellectual disability in response to significant evidence of poor health outcomes for people with intellectual disability in Australia’s health system.