Description:
MedicineInsight operates within the SQIS program area after the transition to the Commission in January 2023 when the Commission became the custodian of a range of Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) functions. The Commission promotes QUM stewardship by collecting data and reporting on the quality use of medicines, developing national guidance, and generating cross sector engagement on the appropriate use of therapeutics, diagnostics and pathology. MedicineInsight is a quality improvement program which allows general practitioners to reflect on their own patterns of prescribing and patient care and compare these with other GPs in their practice. Participating practices are offered customised quality improvement recommendations that support alignment with best practice and identify key areas for improvement which benefit patients.
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 APS6 Project Officer will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
The successful candidate will have:
- Excellent project management, time management and organisational skills.
- Strong writing skills.
- Effective and well-developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to present, negotiate, influence and consult.
- Well-developed research, strategic analysis and interpretation skills.
- Sound decision making skills, incorporating initiative and professional judgement where necessary.
- Understanding of government processes, including procurement and contract management.
- A professional, positive and solutions-focused approach to work.
- Knowledge of the Australian healthcare system and an understanding of issues regarding safety and quality in health care.
- 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.
Candidates must be Australian citizens to be eligible to apply.
Please note: All staff are required to provide evidence of a COVID-19 primary vaccination course, which is the first two doses of a Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine.
Questions about the role can be directed to Anna Lewis (02) 9126 3658.
Closing date for applications is midnight, Monday 22 April 2024 .