The Commission leads and coordinates national improvements in healthcare safety and quality. It works in partnership with patients, carers, clinicians, the Australian, state and territory health systems, the private sector, managers and healthcare organisations to achieve a safe, high-quality and sustainable health system.

The Senior Project Officer will be responsible for leading the work on coordinating the implementation of the NGPA Scheme as well as contributing to broader activities to support the National Standards Program to:

Provide ongoing support and resource development for general practices implementing the RACGP Standards for general practice

Progress key projects and deliverables under the MoU with the Department of Health and Aged Care to support ongoing coordination of the NGPA Scheme

Develop accreditation and implementation resources to support the Primary and Community Healthcare Standards

Support coordination of the Commission’s broader strategic approach to safety and quality in primary care.

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

With the Director, lead the planning and conceptualisation of strategies and national guidance to support the administration of the NGPA Scheme.

Review, analyse and summarise published literature, data, policy papers and other published material to inform policy and program direction.

Prepare high-quality written reports, briefs, presentations and other documents for a range of audiences on complex healthcare issues.

Undertake project management activities including project planning and documentation, implementation, monitoring and reporting on progress; providing recommendations about managing risk, and identifying and resolving problems.

Keep knowledge of strategic and clinical issues current and investigate how they may be addressed by the Commission.

Provide secretariat support to the work of relevant committees and expert groups managed by the program including the General Practical Accreditation Coordinating Committee and General Practice Accrediting Agencies Working Group.

Consult with experts and stakeholders including on the development of consultation strategies and coordination of formal consultation processes to achieve the objectives of the Commission.

Liaise, and foster productive working relationships, with the Commission’s Clinical and Medical Advisors, other agencies, clinical organisations, consumer groups, government authorities, industry bodies and contractors.

Participate in, and present to, committee meetings, forums and workshops on relevant topics.

Collaborate with other teams across the Commission to ensure alignment with other work programs and strategic priorities.

Other duties as required and directed.

The successful candidate will have:

Excellent policy development and project management experience relevant to safety and quality in health care

Demonstrated high-level research and analytical skills

Demonstrated excellent writing skills, including the ability to write high-quality documents for a variety of audiences and in different formats

Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, in particular, an excellent ability to consult and negotiate with a wide variety of stakeholders

A high level of knowledge and comprehensive understanding of key safety and quality issues relevant to health care, in particular the primary care sector.

For further information, please refer to the position description and applicant pack available from the Commission’s website at: https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/careers .

To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application form through https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/careers and upload:

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: To apply for this role, please apply through the Commission's website, not through SEEK. Only complete applications will be considered. Auto-generated applications will not be considered.

Candidates must be Australian citizens to be eligible to apply.

PLEASE NOTE: This position will be offered in a hybrid model of office based (Sydney) and working from home, where operationally feasible. A regular presence in the office is required.

Questions about the role can be directed to Christina Lane on 02 7232 6048.

Closing date for applications is 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) Sunday 11 May 2025.