EL1 Senior Project Officer, Medicines Safety and Quality

The Medicines Safety and Quality (MSQ) Program contributes to achievement of deliverables for the safe clinical processes stream of the Commission’s Work Plan and Off Work Plan commitments. This includes action and guidance to support safe and quality use of medicines. The MSQ Program also supports the Commission’s contribution to implementation of the National Medicines Policy and the National Strategy for Quality Use of Medicines.

The MSQ Program is responsible for the ongoing stewardship of nationally standardised tools and systems used in the Australian health system to prescribe, dispense and administer medicines safely. The Commission promotes quality use of medicines by collecting data and reporting on the use of medicines, developing national guidance, and supporting cross sector engagement. The MSQ Program oversees supporting resources for health service organisations regarding the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards Medication Safety Standard, and the medication safety requirements of other national standards.

Duties of the EL1 Senior Project Officer, Medicines Safety and Quality will include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Under the direction of the Manager, Medicines Safety and Quality, lead the planning and implementation of strategies and national guidance to support activities related to the safe and quality use of medicines.
2. Review, analyse and summarise published literature, data, policy papers and other published material to inform policy and program direction.
3. Prepare high-quality written reports, briefs and other documents for a range of audiences on complex healthcare issues.
4. Undertake project management activities including project planning and documentation, implementation, monitoring and reporting on progress; providing recommendations about managing risk, and identifying and resolving problems.
5. Keep knowledge of strategic and clinical issues current and investigate how they may be addressed by the Commission.
6. Provide secretariat support to the work of relevant committees and expert groups managed by the program.
7. Collaborate with other teams across the Commission to ensure alignment with other work programs and strategic priorities.
8. Consult with experts and stakeholders including development of consultation strategies and coordination of formal consultation processes to achieve the objectives of the Commission.
9. Liaise, and foster productive working relationships with other agencies, clinical organisations, consumer groups, government authorities, industry bodies and contractors.
10. Participate in, and present to, committee meetings, forums and workshops on relevant topics.
11. Other duties as required and directed.

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent policy development and project management experience relevant to safety and quality, health care, particularly related to safe and quality use of medicines.
• Demonstrated high level research and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated excellent writing skills, including the ability to write high quality documents for a variety of audiences and in different formats.
• Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, in particular, an excellent ability to consult and negotiate with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• A high level of knowledge and comprehensive understanding of key safety and quality issues relevant to safe and quality use of medicines.

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 Pranavan Sothirajah (02) 7232 5468. 

Closing date for applications is 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) Tuesday 7 July 2026.