APS5 Policy Officer
– Pharmaceutical Pricing and Policy
We are seeking an experienced
APS5 Policy Officer
to join our client's team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to important national work ensuring that subsidies paid for medicines are consistent with legislation, pharmaceutical pricing policy and broader government requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Manage statutory and administrative pricing changes to medicines.
Provide policy and technical advice to senior decision makers.
Support administrative processes for pricing submissions, including maintaining and creating pricing data trackers.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to build productive and effective relationships.
Prepare and contribute to written materials including policy papers, reports, briefs, legislative instruments, agenda papers and correspondence.
Use research and problem-solving skills to examine diverse data sources and synthesise critical information for decision makers.
Apply planning and organisational skills to meet deadlines with competing priorities and deliver high-quality work.
Key Capabilities
Highly motivated, engaged, flexible and resilient.
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills to manage multiple processes within set timeframes.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to provide accurate advice.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to learn and utilise electronic systems (Microsoft Office, TRIM, SharePoint).
Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
Strategic thinking and analysis skills, including the ability to collate information from a range of sources.
Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.
Desirable Experience
Understanding of pharmaceutical pricing processes or ability to acquire knowledge quickly.
Health sector or government experience, particularly in pharmaceuticals or health economics.
Experience in policy/program areas relating to health.
Data analysis and/or modelling skills (MS Excel, SQL, SAS or similar).
Experience interpreting legislation or drafting legislative instruments.
Highly comfortable with Excel and working with numbers – this is essential for success in the role.
This is your chance to contribute to meaningful national work, shaping policy that directly impacts the health and wellbeing of Australians while building your career in a supportive, collaborative team.
Contract through to 30 June ****, with flexibility for remote, hybrid or office-based work.
Enquiries can be made to Amanda Cox, Principal Consultant, Hudson on
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