Australian Digital Health Agency – Sydney NSW
About the AgencyAs the steward for digitally enabling Australia's health system, the Agency plays a key role in coordinating national engagement, delivery, and adoption of digital health to facilitate person-centred, connected healthcare.
Our responsibilities span national digital health services and systems, including My Health Record, Electronic Prescriptions, and the MyHealth App.
At the Australian Digital Health Agency, we celebrate the agility of remote work while fostering collaboration with your colleagues.
Join us to grow, develop, and advance your career without the need to relocate or compromise your current lifestyle.
We promote an inclusive workplace culture where everyone at the Agency lives our values in pursuit of a healthier future for all Australians.
Our passion and commitment to reconciliation demonstrates our dedication to create inclusive environments, and social responsibility, all to support you in seamlessly balancing life and career.
About the RolePolicy, Programs and Engagement Division: Embark on a career with our Policy Programs and Engagement Division, a hub of excellence that drives national programs and portfolio priorities.
We inform policies and manage external stakeholder relationships, fostering a collaborative network based on trust.
This is your chance to be a pivotal force in an environment where policy, technology and health outcomes converge.The Policy Advisor role is located within the Policy Assurance Section which provides policy advice to internal and external stakeholders on a range of digital health programs, such as Aged Care, Electronic Prescribing and My Health Record system.Within this context the Policy Advisor will provide specialist policy advice to inform the development and implementation of digital health policies.
Key tasks will include:
Researching and providing advice to support critical policy decisionsIdentifying and proposing solutions to improve systems and processesWorking collaboratively to assist in the development of cohesive policies.If you have an interest and understanding of digital health policy, are a strategic thinker, and thrive on problem-solving, then this is the role for you.
Apply NOW and join a friendly team and work closely with Senior Policy Advisor to develop policy advice.
For all queries relating to the responsibilities of the position, please contact Donna Alexander at ******
What You'll Bring An understanding of digital health policy is preferred but is not essentialExperience in identification of policy priorities, provision of advice relating to complex regulatory environment and risk management will be well regarded.Eligibility Ability to obtain and maintain national police check.Australian Citizenship is a condition of eligibility.Ability to obtain and maintain a baseline security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a higher clearance if required by the Agency.Our Benefits Ask us about our 2025-26 salary increases, annual performance reviews and superannuation employer contribution of 15.4%.Salary packaging (also known as salary sacrifice) is available.Work From Home & Attractive Flexible Working Arrangements: All staff can apply for flexible work arrangements that offer a range of options for how, when and where you work.Agency Study bank: Our employees are eligible for financial assistance up to 100% of costs and up to 7.5 hours per week study leave as per our study assistance guidelines.Generous leave opportunities including Parental (primary & secondary), compassionate, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Leave, Cultural, Emergency Response, Defence, Half Pay option, and Portability of leave across most State and Federal government agencies.Additional InformationThe position may be filled in Brisbane, Sydney or Canberra, and locations outside of these Agency office centres will also be considered.
To apply, submit your resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the responsibilities of the position.
Please contact the recruitment team at ****** with queries relating to the application process.
Order of Merit: Applicants rated as suitable will be placed in a merit pool that may be used to fill similar ongoing or non-ongoing positions throughout the Agency for up to 18 months.
Closing Date: Sunday 1 December 2024, 11pm (AEST)Salary: This role offers between $94,456 - $106,563 plus 15.4% superannuation depending on skills and experience.
Getting to know the Australian Digital Health AgencyTasked with improving health outcomes for Australians through the delivery of digital healthcare systems and the national digital health strategy, the Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) commenced operations on 1 July 2016.
The Agency is responsible for national digital health services and systems, with a focus on engagement, innovation and clinical quality and safety.
Our focus is on putting data and technology safely to work for patients, consumers and the healthcare professionals who look after them.
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