Job Description
The Commission leads and coordinates national improvements in healthcare safety and quality. It works in partnership with patients, carers, clinicians, the Australian, state and territory health systems, the private sector, managers and healthcare organisations to achieve a safe, high-quality and sustainable health system.
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 will lead the revision of the Medication Safety Standard as part of the third edition of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS). It also 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.
The Senior Project Officer will be responsible for reviewing, updating and developing the Commission’s website content and key resources on safe and quality use of medicines.
Duties of the Senior Project Officer will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Under the direction of the Program 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.
• Review, analyse and summarise published literature, data, policy papers and other published material to inform policy and program direction.
• Prepare high-quality written reports, briefs and other documents for a range of audiences on complex healthcare issues.
• Design, develop and implement Commission resources aligned with subject matter expertise to promote safe and quality use of medicines, while also updating and maintaining existing Commission resources.
• 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.
• Keep knowledge of strategic and clinical issues current and investigate how they may be addressed by the Commission.
• Consult with experts and stakeholders including development of consultation strategies and coordination of formal consultation processes to achieve the objectives of the Commission.
• Collaborate with other teams across the Commission to ensure alignment with other work programs and strategic priorities.
• Liaise, and foster productive working relationships with other agencies, clinical organisations, consumer groups, government authorities, industry bodies and contractors.
• Participate in, and present to, committee meetings, forums and workshops on relevant topics.
• Other duties as required and directed.
The successful candidate will have:
• Excellent policy development and project management experience relevant to safety and quality in health care, particularly related to safe and quality use of medicines.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, with the capacity to undertake qualitative and quantitative analysis of clinical data; demonstrated ability conducting literature reviews and applying research; preparing and presenting analysis and reports; and managing program risks and implications.
• Proven ability to produce high quality written documents for diverse audiences and formats, including the development and revision of evidence-based resources to support safe and quality use of medicines.
• 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 across a wide range of clinical areas.
For further information, please refer to the position description and applicant pack available from the Commission’s website at: https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/careers .
To apply for this position, 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 two-page cover letter broadly addressing your suitability against both the position description and selection criteria.
PLEASE NOTE: To apply for this role, please apply through the Commission's website, not through LinkedIn. Only complete applications will be considered. Auto-generated applications will not be considered.
Candidates must be Australian citizens to be eligible to apply.
Please note: All staff are required to provide evidence of a COVID-1+ primary vaccination course, which is the first two doses of a Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-1+ vaccine.
Questions about the role can be directed to Sankit Lalseta on (02) 7232 6225.
Closing date for applications is 11.5+pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) Monday 17 February 2026.
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 will lead the revision of the Medication Safety Standard as part of the third edition of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS). It also 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.
The Senior Project Officer will be responsible for reviewing, updating and developing the Commission’s website content and key resources on safe and quality use of medicines.
Duties of the Senior Project Officer will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Under the direction of the Program 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.
• Review, analyse and summarise published literature, data, policy papers and other published material to inform policy and program direction.
• Prepare high-quality written reports, briefs and other documents for a range of audiences on complex healthcare issues.
• Design, develop and implement Commission resources aligned with subject matter expertise to promote safe and quality use of medicines, while also updating and maintaining existing Commission resources.
• 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.
• Keep knowledge of strategic and clinical issues current and investigate how they may be addressed by the Commission.
• Consult with experts and stakeholders including development of consultation strategies and coordination of formal consultation processes to achieve the objectives of the Commission.
• Collaborate with other teams across the Commission to ensure alignment with other work programs and strategic priorities.
• Liaise, and foster productive working relationships with other agencies, clinical organisations, consumer groups, government authorities, industry bodies and contractors.
• Participate in, and present to, committee meetings, forums and workshops on relevant topics.
• Other duties as required and directed.
The successful candidate will have:
• Excellent policy development and project management experience relevant to safety and quality in health care, particularly related to safe and quality use of medicines.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, with the capacity to undertake qualitative and quantitative analysis of clinical data; demonstrated ability conducting literature reviews and applying research; preparing and presenting analysis and reports; and managing program risks and implications.
• Proven ability to produce high quality written documents for diverse audiences and formats, including the development and revision of evidence-based resources to support safe and quality use of medicines.
• 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 across a wide range of clinical areas.
For further information, please refer to the position description and applicant pack available from the Commission’s website at: https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/careers .
To apply for this position, 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 two-page cover letter broadly addressing your suitability against both the position description and selection criteria.
PLEASE NOTE: To apply for this role, please apply through the Commission's website, not through LinkedIn. Only complete applications will be considered. Auto-generated applications will not be considered.
Candidates must be Australian citizens to be eligible to apply.
Please note: All staff are required to provide evidence of a COVID-1+ primary vaccination course, which is the first two doses of a Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-1+ vaccine.
Questions about the role can be directed to Sankit Lalseta on (02) 7232 6225.
Closing date for applications is 11.5+pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) Monday 17 February 2026.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The EL1 Senior Project Officer, Medicines Safety and Quality position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
