About Therapeutic Goods Administration

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) are Australia's government authority responsible for evaluating, assessing and monitoring products that are defined as therapeutic goods.

They regulate medicines, medical devices and biologicals to help Australians stay healthy and safe.

The Prospect

The Prescription Medicines Authorisation Branch (PMAB) is responsible for processing and evaluating applications for new prescription medicines, new uses of prescription medicines and other variations to prescription medicines currently registered in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG).

The Medical Officer (Class 3) is responsible for undertaking critical evaluations of complex clinical data and evidence submitted in support of prescription medicine applications.

The role provides clinical and scientific advice and prepares evidence-based recommendations to support regulatory decision-making regarding the registration and variation of prescription medicines on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG).

- 12-month labour hire contract with extension options
- Opportunity to transition into the Commonwealth Government
- Northside location – free parking on site for staff

The Role

Support timely prescription medicine assessments, uphold regulatory decision-making and help Australians access safe, effective, high-quality medicines.

Working in a small team, your role will be varied, interesting and fast-paced. No day will be the same.

The Ideal Person





You must be an Australian Citizen and hold a qualification in Medicine and be registered as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency to be considered.

Experience working within a health, regulatory or scientific environment, preferably in medicines regulation would be highly desirable, but is not essential.

You will also need:

- The ability to gain an in-depth knowledge of TGA’s legislative and administrative frameworks, decision-making processes, guidelines and regulations
- Capability to make balanced and informed decisions using evaluation and analytical skills, as well professional judgement
- Well-developed written and oral communications skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to form robust working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to adapt, solve problems and assist with implementing new systems and processes

Salary / Rate

- $120/hr – $150/hr + Super
- Northside location
- Free parking

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Tamasi on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 22022

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.

📌 Senior Medical Evaluator, Prescription Medicines (Canberra)
🏢 HorizonOne
📍 Canberra