Address
Form of work Advocacy and Policy
Policy, Standards & Guidelines
Flexible location
Full Time, Permanent
16/1/2023
Leading a National Health and Education member-based organisation
$96,753 p.a plus 14% Superannuation plus 17.5% annual leave loading
Full time, permanent opportunity with flexible location and WFH options
About the RACGP
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is the peak representative organisation for general practice, the backbone of Australia’s health system. We set the standards for general practice, facilitate lifelong learning for GPs, connect the general practice community, and advocate for better health and wellbeing for all Australians.
We’re committed to diversity and social inclusion. We encourage applications from people who identify as Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds
About you
As our Senior Policy Officer – Quality Primary Care Teams, you will call upon your existing knowledge of the Australian health system and previous experience working in heath to support the provision of safe, sustainable and high-quality general practice care by advocating for high-quality GP-led teams in the primary healthcare sector.
Excellent verbal communication and written skills are a must – with the ability to produce high quality documents and briefing papers. This role will be suited to someone who enjoys using their analytical skills to deep dive into complex subject areas.
You will also demonstrate:
A tertiary qualification in public health, public policy, business, or related discipline.
Significant experience in analyzing complex policy issues and developing policy advice, position statements and submissions ata national level.
An ability to initiate research, seek out relevant data/information and analyse findings to provide informed and evidence-based recommendations.
Significant experience in the development of health-related guidelines and resources.
About the opportunity
Reporting to the Lead, Quality Primary Care Teams, you will support the team in driving outcomes related to health system efficiencies and high-quality primary care. You will help ensure that reforms to the Australian healthcare system support patient access to safe and high-quality GP-led coordinated care and avoiding duplication services.
Your responsibilities will include:
Support the Lead-Quality Primary Care Teams to deliver a portfolio of work which includes:
implementation of RACGPs policy response relating to Quality Primary Care Teams
support for Quality Primary Care Teams projects
development and revision of new policies, position statements and submissions
develop and implement agreed strategies within the Quality Primary Care Teams portfolio
imbed RACGP position relating to health system efficiencies and high-quality and safe patient care
conduct research and analysis of policy issues relevant to key issues impacting RACGP members and the profession
communicate strategic policy advice to management and media
engage stakeholders and support political engagement on policy issues affecting general practice
prepare briefing, background and discussion papers for internal RACGP stakeholders
proactively identify emerging issues that affect or will impact on patient care and general practice
Assist the Lead, Quality Primary Care Teams in supporting (including secretariat support where required) the relevant sub-committees and working groups of the RACGP Expert Committee for Funding and Health System Reform relevant to the Quality Primary Care Teams portfolio.
The Benefits
14% superannuation
Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period
17.5% annual leave loading for EBA employees
Hybrid working arrangements
The Core Academy
High-profile health and education organisation where progressive leadership, innovation integrity, collaboration and accountability are valued.
To apply
Please apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted, and interviews will commence with suitable applicants who have applied.
Towards the end of the process, applicants will be asked to complete pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks and/or a National Police Check.
For a copy of the position description, visit https://www.racgp.org.au/the-racgp/careers/position-descriptions
RACGP internal applicants, please notify your current manager of your application for any internal RACGP opportunities.
Applications close : 27th January 2023
Leading a National Health and Education member-based organisation
$96,753 p.a plus 14% Superannuation plus 17.5% annual leave loading
Full time, permanent opportunity with flexible location and WFH options
About the RACGP
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is the peak representative organisation for general practice, the backbone of Australia’s health system. We set the standards for general practice, facilitate lifelong learning for GPs, connect the general practice community, and advocate for better health and wellbeing for all Australians.
We’re committed to diversity and social inclusion. We encourage applications from people who identify as Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds
About you
As our Senior Policy Officer – Quality Primary Care Teams, you will call upon your existing knowledge of the Australian health system and previous experience working in heath to support the provision of safe, sustainable and high-quality general practice care by advocating for high-quality GP-led teams in the primary healthcare sector.
Excellent verbal communication and written skills are a must – with the ability to produce high quality documents and briefing papers. This role will be suited to someone who enjoys using their analytical skills to deep dive into complex subject areas.
You will also demonstrate:
A tertiary qualification in public health, public policy, business, or related discipline.
Significant experience in analyzing complex policy issues and developing policy advice, position statements and submissions ata national level.
An ability to initiate research, seek out relevant data/information and analyse findings to provide informed and evidence-based recommendations.
Significant experience in the development of health-related guidelines and resources.
About the opportunity
Reporting to the Lead, Quality Primary Care Teams, you will support the team in driving outcomes related to health system efficiencies and high-quality primary care. You will help ensure that reforms to the Australian healthcare system support patient access to safe and high-quality GP-led coordinated care and avoiding duplication services.
Your responsibilities will include:
Support the Lead-Quality Primary Care Teams to deliver a portfolio of work which includes:
implementation of RACGPs policy response relating to Quality Primary Care Teams
support for Quality Primary Care Teams projects
development and revision of new policies, position statements and submissions
develop and implement agreed strategies within the Quality Primary Care Teams portfolio
imbed RACGP position relating to health system efficiencies and high-quality and safe patient care
conduct research and analysis of policy issues relevant to key issues impacting RACGP members and the profession
communicate strategic policy advice to management and media
engage stakeholders and support political engagement on policy issues affecting general practice
prepare briefing, background and discussion papers for internal RACGP stakeholders
proactively identify emerging issues that affect or will impact on patient care and general practice
Assist the Lead, Quality Primary Care Teams in supporting (including secretariat support where required) the relevant sub-committees and working groups of the RACGP Expert Committee for Funding and Health System Reform relevant to the Quality Primary Care Teams portfolio.
The Benefits
14% superannuation
Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period
17.5% annual leave loading for EBA employees
Hybrid working arrangements
The Core Academy
High-profile health and education organisation where progressive leadership, innovation integrity, collaboration and accountability are valued.
To apply
Please apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted, and interviews will commence with suitable applicants who have applied.
Towards the end of the process, applicants will be asked to complete pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks and/or a National Police Check.
For a copy of the position description, visit https://www.racgp.org.au/the-racgp/careers/position-descriptions
RACGP internal applicants, please notify your current manager of your application for any internal RACGP opportunities.
Applications close : 2 weeks from launch
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