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 is responsible for the development of aged care infection prevention and control resources to meet the requirements of a project funded by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (the Department). These resources include eLearning modules, posters and updating the Aged Care Infection Prevention and Control Guide. The work includes undertaking research and analysis of information, project management, policy development, stakeholder management, facilitation of meetings, preparation of project documentation and collaborating with other relevant programs within the Commission.

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

Work with the Manager on the planning, detailed documentation and consultation on strategies, policy, and national guidance to support infection prevention and control in aged care settings. This includes the development of resources for the aged care workforce, aged care providers and older people and their carers on infection prevention and control.

Review, analyse and report on published literature, data, policy papers and other published material to inform resource development.

Prepare high-quality written reports, briefs and other documents for a range of audiences on aged care infection prevention and control 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 current their knowledge of relevant strategic and clinical issues and investigate how these may be addressed by the Commission, as appropriate to the role.

Provide secretariat support to the work of relevant committees and expert groups managed by the program to produce high quality Agenda Papers and related materials.

Consult with consumers, experts and stakeholders, including the development of consultation approaches and coordination of formal consultation processes to support the Commission’s development of the resources.

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

Liaise, and foster productive working relationships within the Commission and 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 knowledge and understanding of infection prevention and control, epidemiology and public health, in the context of improving safety and quality in health care or aged care.

Demonstrated skills and experience in the timely delivery, implementation and evaluation of infection prevention and control projects.

Demonstrated policy and guideline development, and project management experience relevant to infection prevention and control, safety and quality, or related areas.

Demonstrated sound decision making skills, and sustained record of high level of productivity, initiative and professional judgement.

Demonstrated high level research and analytical skills and exceptional 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.

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 Jan Gralton on (02) 7232 5687.

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