Aps6 Project Officer, Healthcare Variation

The Healthcare Variation program forms part of the quality, value and outcomes priority area in the Commission’s strategic plan. The aim of this priority area is to have a health system that provides appropriate and high value care. As a part of this work, the Commission publishes the Australian Atlas of Healthcare Variation (the Atlas) series reports. Each Atlas series reports identify marked variation in healthcare use of specific tests, medicines or procedures across Australia and makes recommendations for action to improve the appropriateness of care.

The Project Officer will work with the Healthcare Variation Director and Senior Project Officers of the program on the development and implementation of Healthcare Variation program initiatives. This work will involve managing a range of project initiatives and resources related to the Atlas series reports including organising and assisting with consultation processes, providing secretariat support to program committees, drafting papers across the program area and providing project support to the team as needed.

Duties of the Project Officer will include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Undertake project management activities including input into project planning and documentation; assistance with implementation; monitoring and reporting on progress, identifying problems and proposing possible solutions.
- Liaise with national and state authorities, professional organisations, individuals and non-government organisations to progress the program’s work priorities.
- Collate, edit, and draft meeting papers, correspondence, discussion papers, submissions, consultation materials, briefing notes and other written materials associated with the program.
- Provide secretariat support for committees and expert groups, including preparation of agenda papers, meeting notes, logistics and other administrative tasks.
- Undertake procurement and contract management activities including financial administration and budget preparation and monitoring as necessary.
- Research, review and analyse data, reports, published material and expert opinion to provide information and advice to support the development of projects and program initiatives.
- Collaborate with other team members and other program teams within the Commission to support the work of the team.
- Other duties as required which may include projects and providing assistance to the Commission’s corporate functions.
- Excellent project management, time management and organisational skills.
- Strong writing skills.
- Effective and well-developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to present, negotiate, influence and consult.
- Well-developed research, strategic analysis and interpretation skills.
- Sound decision making skills, incorporating initiative and professional judgement where necessary.
- Understanding of government processes, including procurement and contract management.
- A professional, positive and solutions-focused approach to work.
- Knowledge of the Australian healthcare system and an understanding of issues regarding safety and quality in health care is desirable.
- A CV summarising your relevant experience and qualifications.
- A two-page cover letter broadly addressing your suitability against both the position description and selection criteria.

**Please note**: All staff are required to provide evidence of a COVID-19 primary vaccination course, which is the first two doses of a Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine.

Questions about the role can be directed to Leah Drape (02) 9126 3556.