APS6 Project Officer, General Practice Accreditation

The National Standards Program is responsible for the development and maintenance of safety and quality standards and of accreditation schemes in the acute and primary care sectors. This includes ongoing support and resource development for health services implementing the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, applying the NSQHS Standards across health care settings and coordinating accreditation assessment processes and data collection.

The National Standards Program also provides a lead within the Commission on projects relating to primary care. This includes administering the National General Practice Accreditation (NGPA) Scheme and the development of national safety and quality standards for primary care and resources to support implementation of the standards.

This work will involve project management, organising and assisting with public consultation processes, providing secretariat support to program committees, writing reports, briefings and other documents, analysing information and provision of advice on procedure and policy across the program areas. 

Duties of the Project Officer will include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Undertake project management activities including input into project planning and documentation; assistance with implementation; monitoring and reporting on progress, identifying problems and proposing possible solutions to support the administration of the NGPA Scheme.
2. Research, review and analyse data, reports, published material and expert opinion to provide information and advice to support the development of projects and program initiatives.
3. Collate, edit and draft meeting papers, correspondence, discussion papers, submissions, consultation materials, briefing notes and other written materials associated with the program.
4. Provide secretariat support for committees and expert groups, including preparation of agenda papers, meeting notes, logistics and other administrative tasks.
5. Undertake procurement and contract management activities including financial administration and budget preparation and monitoring as necessary.
6. Collaborate with other team members and other program teams within the Commission to support the work of the team.
7. Liaise with national and state authorities, professional organisations, individuals and non-government organisations to progress the program’s work priorities.
8. Other duties as required which may include projects and providing assistance to the Commission’s corporate functions, such as assistance with reception duties.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong conceptual, analytical and research skills, attention to detail, demonstrated sound judgement and innovative, problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience.
• Demonstrated strong writing skills, including the ability to write high-level documents including briefing papers, reviews, submissions and meeting papers.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively and develop productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• An understanding of Australia’s health care system and key safety and quality issues relevant to the National Standards Program.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application form and upload: 

• A CV summarising your relevant experience and qualifications
• A two-page cover letter broadly addressing your suitability against both the position description and selection criteria.

Candidates must be Australian citizens to be eligible to apply.

Please note: This position will be offered in a hybrid model of office based (Sydney) and working from home, where operationally feasible. A regular weekly presence in the office is required.

Questions about the role can be directed to Rebecca Peters (02) 7232 5171.

Closing date for applications is 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), Monday 21 July 2025.