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 position works under the direction of the Manager, AURA. In consultation with the Manager, AURA and Director, MSIPC, the Senior Project Officer is responsible for a range of policy and program activities across the AURA Project team. The Senior Project Officer role requires initiative and analytical capacity, along with policy and project management expertise, and a sound understanding of the healthcare and service delivery issues.

The role requires an ability to take responsibility for review and analyses of a range of clinical and technical data and issues related to the AURA Project, respond to changing priorities and work simultaneously on a number of activities. The role involves a range of research, analytic, writing, planning, project management, consultation, collaboration and stakeholder management activities across a range of technically complex areas, to advance the Commission’s work to improve safety and quality of health care.

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

With the Manager, AURA, lead the planning and implementation of strategies and national guidance to support activities of the AURA Project and other activities of the MSIPC directorate

Undertake project management activities including project planning and documentation, research, implementation, monitoring and reporting on progress of the project; providing recommendations about managing risk, and identifying and proposing solutions. This work may involve managing procurement and budgets, and oversight, of contractors to undertake elements of the work of the AURA Project

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

Identify, review, analyse and summarise relevant material, published literature, websites, policy papers and other materials to prepare papers to inform clinical policy and program direction

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

Consult with experts and stakeholders in the development of strategies and guidance for the AURA Project, including coordination of consultation processes, where required, to achieve the objectives of the Commission

Participate in, and present to, committee meetings, forums and workshops on relevant topics, and provide secretariat support to relevant committees and expert groups as required

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

Undertake other duties as required and directed.

The successful candidate will have:

Demonstrated, high-level policy development and project management experience and skills relevant to safety and quality and/or health care projects.

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

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

Demonstrated high-level research and analytical skills and ability to effectively coordinate clinical and technical expert advice to support program and indicator development for quality programs.

High-level of knowledge and comprehensive understanding of government processes, Australia’s health care system and key safety and quality issues relevant to AMR or related topics including communicable diseases and public health.

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 statement addressing your suitability against each of the selection criteria (no more than 200 words per 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: Previous applicants need not 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 Brighid Carey on (02) 7232 5165.

Closing date for applications is 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) Monday 14 July 2025.