Advocacy & Policy
Funding & Health System Reform
Melbourne
Full Time, Permanent
1/9/2025
$135,174 + Super + ability to salary package up to $15,900 tax free for living expenses under the RACGP's health promotion charity status
Full time / permanent opportunity
Located at our East Melbourne office near Jolimont Station with onsite parking / WFH opportunities
About the role
Reporting to the National Manager, Funding and Health System Reform, the Health Economics Lead (Advocacy, Policy and Research) will develop the RACGP's health economic modelling and evidence standards, delivering robust analysis to support advocacy, policy, funding and reform. Working closely with internal teams, expert committees and government, the role drives data-led insights for high-profile projects and strategic planning.
As our Health Economics Lead (APR), you'll also:
Prepare high-quality economic modelling and evidence for budget submissions, policy papers and advocacy campaigns.
Provide expert cost–benefit analysis of proposed reforms from a specialist general practitioner, general practice and health system perspectives.
Source, validate and interpret health funding and systems data, identifying trends to support evidence-based advocacy.
Establish and maintain RACGP's modelling standards, QA processes and documentation across the Advocacy, Policy and Research business unit.
Skills & Experience
Expertise in health economics and data analysis.
Strong knowledge of health funding and systems data.
Ability to translate complex data into clear insights.
Skilled in stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
Benefits of working with us
Maximise your pay – Salary package up to $15,900 tax-free for living expenses, plus additional options for meals, entertainment and novated leases, with 17.5% annual leave loading
Extra paid leave – End-of-year closure, plus cultural, ceremonial, gender transition and volunteer leave
Work–life balance – Flexible hybrid work opportunities nationwide.
Career development – A commitment to your career development, with a clear Capability Framework to guide your progression, and a contemporary professional development program to build your skills.
Join a leader – Be part of Australia's largest specialist medical college.
About the RACGP
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) represents GPs across urban and rural Australia, supporting the nation's health system for over 60 years by setting educational and practice standards and advocating for improved health and wellbeing. We promote the future of general practice through community-based training models, including the Australian General Practice Training Program, ensuring GPs are equipped to deliver quality, whole-person care and facilitating ongoing professional development while connecting GPs with communities nationwide.
How To Apply?
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Please visit our careers page for details on our recruitment process and position descriptions. Applications will be reviewed as received, as the process may conclude before the closing date.
We respectfully will not be accepting any applications from recruitment agencies for this role.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Applications Close: COB Friday 12 September 2025
We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those with disabilities, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. If you need support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please mention it in your application.
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The RACGP acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways in which we work and live. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and culture, and pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.