Pay: $70-$85/hour + super
Hours: Full time with hybrid model
Experienced & skilled Project Officer needed for a 6 month contract (with possible extension) at a Federal Government Agency. Within this role, you will be responsible for driving national quality and safety reform within healthcare. This position is at the forefront of implementing recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care, focusing on developing and embedding core clinical safety standards nationwide.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Project Officer, you will be responsible for the full project lifecycle of critical national guidance which includes the following:
* Strategy and Guidance Leadership: Lead the conceptualisation and planning of national strategies and guidance to ensure the effective development and adoption of Aged Care Standards.
* Expert Policy Analysis: Review, synthesize, and analyze complex published literature, data, and policy documents to formulate evidence-based policy direction and recommendations.
* High-Impact Communication: Prepare authoritative, high-quality written reports, policy briefs, and corporate documents for ministerial, expert, and public audiences.
* Project Governance: Drive comprehensive project management activities, including meticulous planning, implementation oversight, monitoring, risk management, and problem resolution.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key liaison, consulting with clinical experts, government agencies, consumer groups, and industry bodies to foster productive working relationships and secure collaboration across all levels.
* Demonstrated high level of knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the Australian healthcare system
* High-quality experience in policy development at a national or state level
* Experienced research, strategic analysis, and interpretation skills, including experience conducting literature reviews and searches.
* Excellent writing skills with a proven ability to write high-quality documents that are tailored for diverse audiences (e.g., policy papers vs. public briefs).
* Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with multiple stakeholders
* Excellent project management skills and experience, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and proactively identify and manage risks.
Qualifications & Experience
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in a health, policy, or related field.
* Clinical experience in a healthcare setting is highly desirable.
Eligibility
Candidates must be Australian citizens to be eligible to apply.
Benefits of Contracting with Randstad
* Access to benefits platforms with discounts at major retailers
* 3 weekly pay runs
* Exclusive access to roles before they go to market
* Employee assistance programme, including counselling services
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter with your resume. If you have any questions, reach out to ***********@randstad.com.au
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad.
#J-18808-Ljbffr