EL1 Senior Project Officer – Medicines Safety and Quality
Location: Sydney
Level: EL1
Salary: $120,829 – $137,808 + 15.4% super
Type: Full-time, non-ongoing contract until 30 June 2026

Are you a skilled policy writer or clinician with a background in health, critical care or pharmacy, looking to shape meaningful national health guidance? This is a unique opportunity to lead a significant, high-impact project improving how medicines are used safely across the healthcare system.

About the role

Join a passionate and high-performing team working to improve safety and quality in healthcare. You’ll lead the development of national guidance for the standardised use of IV fluids and contribute to a range of policy and implementation projects that support the quality use of medicines across clinical settings.

• Lead the development and implementation of national guidance for safe medicines use
• Synthesise literature reviews, environmental scans and clinical input into practical guidance
• Write clear, targeted reports, briefings and policy documents for a variety of audiences
• Engage and consult with senior clinical stakeholders and expert groups
• Manage key project activities including timelines, risk and consultation processes
• Work autonomously while being supported by expert team members and managers

About you

We’re looking for someone with:

• Strong research and health policy writing skills
• Clinical or safety experience in critical care, pharmacy or healthcare settings
• Experience engaging stakeholders and leading consultation processes
• Confidence managing complex information and presenting clear, evidence-informed advice
• State or Federal Government or health service experience highly regarded

Benefits

• Work with a team that’s welcoming, collaborative and values autonomy
• Flexible working (3 days in-office, 2 WFH)
• A pipeline of future roles and internal opportunities
• Be part of a program making a real difference in patient safety and health outcomes

If you’re ready to hit the ground running and thrive in a meaningful, national health project—we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out to learn more.

Enquiries can be made to Amanda Cox, Principal Consultant, Hudson on 0412 952 766 [email protected]

Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.