Assistant Director | Health Policy

Location: Canberra, Adelaide, Hobart, Sydney or Brisbane

Contract Duration: 19 October 2026 to 30 June 2027, with a possible 12-month extension

Security Clearance Requirement: Baseline

Closing Date: 10.00am, 9 October 2026

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline clearance.

Essential Tasks

- Lead implementation and delivery of significant current Government policy initiatives.
- Plan and coordinate complex policy reform projects within governance requirements.
- Provide strategic advice on implementation risks, opportunities and reform priorities.
- Lead stakeholder engagement, consultation and negotiations across government and external partners.

Key Criteria

- Sound understanding of Commonwealth Government policy development and implementation.
- Experience delivering policy initiatives, programs or reforms in complex environments.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and strategic policy advisory capability.
- Commonwealth health policy and/or program experience is desirable.

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📌 Assistant Director – Health Policy (Canberra)
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