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 Digital Health team contributes to digital health and digitally enabled care through safety programs, which focus on optimising clinical information systems to support healthcare providers. Digital health encompasses electronic medical record systems, hospital medication management programs and national digital health infrastructure to improve the safety and quality of health care.

The Project Officer will be expected to work with limited supervision, within a team context and with internal and external stakeholders. The position requires excellent skills in communication, problem solving and time management and would suit a high performing candidate.

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

Provide support to the Director, Digital Health and Chief Information Officer.

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.

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.

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.

Collaborate with other team members and other program teams within the Commission to support the work of the team.

Liaise with national and state authorities, professional organisations, individuals and non- government organisations to progress the program’s work priorities.

Other duties as required which may include projects and providing assistance to the Commission’s corporate functions, such as assistance with reception duties.

The successful candidate will have:

Well-developed oral and written communication skills including demonstrated ability to prepare documents including briefing papers, reviews, submissions, correspondence and meeting papers.

Strong conceptual, analytical and research skills, including demonstrated sound judgement and innovative problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated project management skills and experience.

Interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively and develop productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Demonstrated skills providing executive support.

Effective teamwork skills including the ability to work collaboratively to achieve results and outcomes in a timely manner.

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 the 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 Kate Oliver (02) 7232 6088.

Closing date for applications is 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), Tuesday 5 August 2025.