Program and Policy Officers, Primary Care, Community and First Nations Group (multiple roles)

Help shape the future of health, aged care and disability policy

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is seeking talented APS Level 6 Program and Policy Officers to help deliver initiatives that make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians.

In this role, you will work across diverse portfolios to develop policy, manage programs, provide strategic advice, lead projects and build productive relationships with stakeholders. You'll contribute to complex and rewarding work that supports government priorities and drives positive outcomes for individuals, families and communities across Australia.

We are looking for proactive and collaborative professionals with strong judgement, excellent communication skills and the ability to navigate complexity and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. You will be comfortable building partnerships, solving problems and contributing to high-performing teams.

A merit pool may be established from this process and used to fill future similar ongoing and non-ongoing APS Level 6 vacancies across the department for up to 18 months from the date this role was advertised on APS Jobs.

• Building and sustaining productive relationships by communicating clearly, respectfully and professionally with internal and external stakeholders, and responding appropriately to differing perspectives. 
• Analysing and synthesising information by drawing together research, data and stakeholder input to draft clear and well-structured policy materials, briefings and presentations, seeking support when required. 
• Supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, programs and initiatives. 
• Demonstrating accountability for work outcomes by delivering accurate, high-quality work within agreed timeframes, proactively progressing tasks and seeking guidance when risks, gaps or uncertainties arise. 
• Planning and prioritising effectively by organising work, managing competing deadlines and adjusting priorities in response to changing requirements in a complex and high-pressure environment. 
• Contributing positively to team outcomes by working collaboratively, sharing information, supporting colleagues and drawing on the diverse strengths of the team. 
• Undertaking other duties in line with the APS 6 Work Level Standards as required.

To be eligible for employment with the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, applicants must be an Australian citizen at the time an offer of employment is made.  

An applicant’s suitability for employment with Health will also be assessed through a variety of pre-employment check processes, such as:  

• Satisfactory completion of a criminal history check, and where relevant, a Working with Children and Vulnerable People Check,  
• Completion of a medical declaration and pre-employment medical (where required),  
• Providing evidence of qualifications (where required), and  
• Obtaining and maintaining a security clearance at the required level.  

For this role applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance or hold a current security clearance at an appropriate level. 

Desirable qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or
• Experience in public health, mental health, allied health, health research or health promotion.

• Applications close 11:30pm AEST.
• Applicants are asked to quote reference number 26-PCDIV-31809 to assist when making an enquiry.
• This recruitment process is being used to fill both ongoing and non-ongoing positions. Non-ongoing positions will be offered on a specified term basis for an initial period of up to 12 months with the possibility of being extended (this will not exceed a total of 24 months in the same or similar role).

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is focused on achieving better health and wellbeing for all Australians. If you would like to join our team, and can meet our job requirements, we invite you to apply for a position with us to build better health, better care and better quality for all Australians. The department is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals are valued. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and cultures, so we can better represent the community we serve. The department welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, mature age people, people who identify as LGBTI+, and people with parenting and/or caring responsibilities.