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.

This Senior Project Officer role works under the direction of the Manager, Medicines Safety and Quality and will be responsible for developing national guidance for the standardised use of intravenous fluids (IV) in clinical settings. The position will also support a range of policy and Medicines Safety and Quality program activities.

The role will entail the development of a project plan for the development of the national guidance; conducting a detailed analysis and synthesis of the environmental scan and literature review on IV fluids; undertaking a clinical review of IV fluids used in states/territories and private health service organisations; establishing a project advisory group to inform the development of the guidance on IV fluids; developing new evidence-based national guidance on the standardised use of IV fluids with consideration of internal and external stakeholder views. It will also involve leading activities to support the implementation of the new guidance under the direction of the Manager, Medicines Safety and Quality.

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

Under the direction of the Manager, Medicines Safety, lead the planning and implementation of strategies and national guidance to support activities related to the safe and quality use of medicines, with a focus on IV fluids.

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

Provide expert policy advice and information to relevant stakeholders to facilitate the appropriate interpretation and implementation of policies and support agency and/or Government policy initiatives.

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

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.

Provide secretariat support to the work of relevant committees and expert groups managed by the program.

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

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

Liaise, and foster productive working relationships with 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.

Other duties as required and directed.

The successful candidate will have:

Demonstrated excellent policy development and project management experience relevant to safety and quality in health care, particularly related to safe and quality use of medicines and/or critical care.

Demonstrated analytical skills, with the capacity to undertake qualitative and quantitative analysis of clinical data; demonstrated ability conducting literature reviews and applying research; preparing and presenting analysis and reports; and managing program risks and implications.

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

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 safe and quality use of medicines.

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 weekly presence in the office is required.

Questions about the role can be directed to Sankit Lalseta on 02 7232 6225.

Closing date for applications is 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) Sunday 8 June 2025.