The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) leads national improvements in the safety and quality of health care. We work with patients, carers, clinicians, governments and healthcare organisations to improve health outcomes for all Australians.

The Commission is expanding its First Nations Health and Systems Reform work and is seeking candidates for temporary opportunities at the APS4, APS5, APS6, EL1 and EL2 levels.

Why work with us?

These opportunities provide the chance to contribute to nationally significant work that supports better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. You will work on projects, policies and programs that influence health care across Australia as part of a culturally safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the knowledge, experience and perspectives people bring to our First Nations work.

About the roles

Opportunities are available across the Commission's First Nations Health and Systems Reform portfolio, including:

- First Nations NHRA Cultural Safety Project Team
- First Nations Policy and Governance Team

Roles may be offered on a full time or part-time basis.

Multiple positions may be filled from this register, including:

- EL2 Director
- EL2 Managers
- EL1 Senior Project Officers
- APS6 Project Officers
- APS5 Project Support Officers
- APS4 Administration Officers

What we're looking for

We're interested in hearing from candidates with skills and experience in areas such as:

- Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations
- Understanding the issues affecting the health and wellbeing of First Nations peoples
- Policy development and/or project management
- Research, analysis and problem-solving




- Building relationships and working with a range of people and organisations
- Written and verbal communication
- Knowledge of the Australian healthcare system

For EL2 roles, leadership experience, people management skills and experience providing advice to support decision-making will be highly regarded.

For further information, please refer to the applicant pack available from the Commission’s website at: https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/careers

Eligibility

This register is for identified positions, which are roles where knowledge of, and experience working with, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations is an important part of the job.

Applicants do not need to be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply. However, they must be able to demonstrate one or more of the following:

- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and communities.
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations.
- The ability to engage effectively with and contribute to First Nations policies, programs or initiatives.

Applicants must be Australian citizens.

How to apply To register your expression of interest, please complete and submit an application form through https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/careers and upload:

· A CV summarising your relevant experience and qualifications

· A one-to-two-page cover letter broadly addressing your suitability for roles within the register

This register will remain active for 12 months until 9 October 2027. Your application will remain in the register for this period. After that time, a new register will be created, and you will need to submit a new application.

Questions about the register can be directed to Tammie Staltari 02 7232 5335 or by emailing [email protected].

📌 First Nations Health Systems and Reform Temporary Talent Register - Identified Positions (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC)
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