AddressAPS6 Policy Program Officer
- Are you a skilled policy professional with a passion for primary care and health policy?
- Do have previous experience with collaboration across multiple teams, sections, and Branches within the Public service?
This job could be for you!
Location: Canberra
Security clearance: Baseline preferred
Contract option: non-ongoing and/or labour hire are both options
Position Duration: 9 months, with the possibility of extension
Availability: Immediate filling
Hudson is assisting a Federal Government Agency department in sourcing a Policy Program Officer with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prioritise and work flexibly across a range of policy, program and stakeholder engagement tasks.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant health policy initiatives and make a meaningful impact on Australia's primary care system.
The key responsibilities of this role may include:
- Oversee and support the team in day-to-day activities within the Practice Support Section.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Handle issues related to general practice accreditation, collaborating with entities such as the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, Primary Health Networks and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
- Prepare ministerial correspondence, briefs, media responses and other materials related to accreditation activities for executive review.
- Manage agreements between the Department and key stakeholders including Memorandums of Understanding, contract arrangements and grant opportunities.
- Work with partner areas across the department to ensure coherent program operations, aligning with the Government's primary care reform priorities.
To be successful in the short-listing process, candidates will be required to possess the following capabilities:
- Support policy development and implementation, working efficiently under tight deadlines and adapting to changing priorities with determination and passion.
- Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication, adaptable to various audiences with a high level of attention to detail.
- Sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities effectively.
- Proactive in contributing to process improvement activities.
- Ability to take responsibility for individual work and contribute to team outcomes.
- Strong interpersonal abilities to develop and maintain productive working relationships and collaborate with stakeholders.
The successful candidate will possess transferrable skills to work as a Program Officer and have a strong background in policy and program management ideally within the health sector. You will demonstrate the ability to handle complex issues, communicate effectively and manage relationships with key stakeholders.
To find out more about this rewarding opportunity to be at the forefront of primary care reform in Australia and part of a dedicated team committed to improving health outcomes and making a positive impact on the community please apply now!
Baseline clearance preferred
Canberra location
Enquiries can be made to Amanda Cox, Principal Consultant at Hudson on 0412 952 *** or email **********@hudson.com
