Responsible Key Personnel Screening

Overview

All governing body members and senior staff must meet the criteria of a responsible person under aged care legislation.

This includes:

  • Annual police checks

  • Annual declarations confirming they continue to meet suitability requirements

Applies to registration categories: 1–6

Key Resources

Consider suitability of key personnel - fact sheet

Introduces the responsibility for providers to consider the suitability of their key personnel at least every 12 months.

Created by: Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
Updated: 2 May 2025

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