Australian Public Service Commission | El1 Senior Project Officer, Comprehensive Care & Communicating For Safety (Various Roles)

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Position will be offered in a hybrid model of office based and working from home, where operationally feasible.
EL1 Senior Project Officer, Comprehensive Care & Communicating for Safety (various roles) Sydney NSW
This core operational role supports the work of the Comprehensive Care, Communicating for Safety and Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration program of work, which recognises that patient assessment and care planning is integral to all aspects of patient care. These three standards work together to ensure that there is a comprehensive plan for care developed with the patient which is accurately and carefully communicated and discussed between treating clinicians, members of a multidisciplinary team, and between clinicians and patients, families and carers. The program supports implementation of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.
The Senior Project Officer Comprehensive Care and Communicating for Safety works closely with the Chief Nursing Officer and team to lead aspects of the Commission's work on comprehensive care, communicating for safety and recognising and responding to clinical deterioration programs.
This Senior Project Officer role requires a combination of strong and relevant acute care clinical experience and program management expertise. The role will undertake a range of activities including research, critical analysis, policy writing, strategic planning, and strong stakeholder management, and management and coordination of consultation activities. The successful candidate will be required to work independently on complex tasks and demonstrate critical decision-making skills.
The key duties of the position include: With the Chief Nursing Officer, lead the planning and conceptualisation of strategies and national guidance to support the Comprehensive Care, Communicating for Safety and Recognising and Responding to Clinical Deterioration program. Review, analyse and summarise published literature, data, policy papers and other published material to inform policy and program direction. Consult with a broad range of experts and stakeholders including coordination of formal and informal consultation processes, to achieve the objectives of the program. Prepare complex high-quality written documents including briefs, discussion papers and guidance for a range of audiences. Investigate and keep current knowledge of strategic and clinical issues relating to the program areas and considering how they can be addressed by the Commission. Provide secretariat support to the work of relevant committees and expert groups managed by the program. Participate in and present to committee meetings, forums and workshops on relevant topics. Undertake project management activities including project planning and documentation, implementation, monitoring and reporting on progress of the project; providing recommendations about managing risk, identifying and resolving problems. Collaborate with other teams across the Commission to ensure alignment with other work programs and strategic priorities. Provide clinical advice and perspectives on key policy issues for the program and work closely with clinicians to integrate their views into strategic direction. Liaise, and foster productive working relationships with other agencies, clinical organisations, consumer groups, government authorities, industry bodies and contractors. Keep the Program Manager - Comprehensive Care and Communicating for Safety, informed about progress on projects, and strategic implications. Other duties as required and directed. The successful candidate will have: Demonstrated high-level review and analysis skills, including experience seeking out and analysing information from a variety of sources on complex health issues. Strong policy development and/or project management experience, preferably relevant to safety and quality, comprehensive care and communication for safety and responding to clinical deterioration. Demonstrated high-level writing skills, including preparing complex written documents including briefs, discussion papers and guidance for a range of audiences to a high standard. Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills, in particular, the ability to consult and negotiate with a wide variety of complex stakeholders on challenging issues. Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as part of a small team. Up-to-date clinical knowledge and experience and a broad understanding of the identified relevant program areas (comprehensive care, communicating for safety and recognising and responding to clinical deterioration). To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application form through and upload:
A CV summarising your relevant experience and qualifications. A two-page cover letter broadly addressing your suitability against the selection criteria. Candidates must be Australian citizens to be eligible to apply.
Please note: All staff are required to provide evidence of a COVID-19 primary vaccination course, which is the first two doses of a Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine.
Questions about the role can be directed to Joanne Taylor (02) 7232 5890.
Closing date for applications is 11.59pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), Sunday 12 January 2025.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: .
Getting to know the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care's (the Commission) role is to lead and coordinate national improvements in the safety and quality of health care. The Commission works in partnership with the Australian Government, state and territory governments and the private sector to achieve a safe, high-quality and sustainable health system. In doing so, the Commission also works closely with patients, carers, clinicians, managers, policymakers and healthcare organisations.
Key functions of the Commission include developing national safety and quality standards, developing clinical care standards to improve the implementation of evidence-based health care, coordinating work in specific areas to improve outcomes for patients, and providing information, publications and resources about safety and quality.
The Commission works in four priority areas:
Patient safety Partnering with patients, consumers and communities Quality, cost and value Supporting health professionals to provide care that is informed, supported and organised to deliver safe and high-quality health care. For more information please visit the Commission's website.
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