The role

What we're looking for

We're interested in hearing from candidates with skills and experience in areas such as:

• Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations
• Understanding the issues affecting the health and wellbeing of First Nations peoples
• Policy development and/or project management
• Research, analysis and problem-solving
• Building relationships and working with a range of people and organisations
• Written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of the Australian healthcare system

For EL2 roles, leadership experience, people management skills and experience providing advice to support decision-making will be highly regarded.

For further information, please refer to the applicant pack available from the Commission’s website at: https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/careers

Job description

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) leads national improvements in the safety and quality of health care. We work with patients, carers, clinicians, governments and healthcare organisations to improve health outcomes for all Australians.

 

The Commission is expanding its First Nations Health and Systems Reform work and is seeking candidates for temporary opportunities at the APS4, APS5, APS6, EL1 and EL2 levels.

Why work with us?

These opportunities provide the chance to contribute to nationally significant work that supports better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. You will work on projects, policies and programs that influence health care across Australia as part of a culturally safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the knowledge, experience and perspectives people bring to our First Nations work.

About the roles

Opportunities are available across the Commission's First Nations Health and Systems Reform portfolio, including:

• First Nations NHRA Cultural Safety Project Team
• First Nations Policy and Governance Team

Roles may be offered on a full-time or part-time basis.

Multiple positions may be filled from this register, including:

• EL2 Director
• EL2 Manager
• EL1 Senior Project Officer
• APS6 Project Officer
• APS5 Project Support Officer
• APS4 Administration Officer

Eligibility requirements

Eligibility

This register is open to applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

To be eligible for employment under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affirmative Measure, successful candidates will be required to provide confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. This may include:

• A letter from the Chairperson of an incorporated Indigenous organisation confirming that the applicant is recognised as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; or
• A Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent document executed by an Indigenous organisation.

Applicants must be Australian citizens.

About the agency

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care's (the Commission) role is to lead and coordinate national improvements in the safety and quality of health care. The Commission works in partnership with the Australian Government, state and territory governments and the private sector to achieve a safe, high-quality and sustainable health system. In doing so, the Commission also works closely with patients, carers, clinicians, managers, policymakers and healthcare organisations. Key functions of the Commission include developing national safety and quality standards, developing clinical care standards to improve the implementation of evidence-based health care, coordinating work in specific areas to improve outcomes for patients, and providing information, publications and resources about safety and quality. The Commission works in four priority areas: 1. Patient safety 2. Partnering with patients, consumers and communities 3. Quality, cost and value 4. Supporting health professionals to provide care that is informed, supported and organised to deliver safe and high-quality health care. For more information please visit the Commission's website.

Notes

How to apply

To register your expression of interest, 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 one-to-two-page cover letter broadly addressing your suitability for roles within the register

 

This register will remain active for 12 months until 9 October 2027. Your application will remain in the register for this period. After that time, a new register will be created, and you will need to submit a new application.

Questions about the register can be directed to Tammie Staltari 02 7232 5335 or by emailing [email protected].