First Nations Health Systems and Reform Temporary Talent Registers

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 Manager

• EL1 Senior Project Officer

• APS6 Project Officer

• APS5 Project Support Officer

• APS4 Administration Officer

What we're looking for

We are looking for candidates with skills, knowledge 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

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• 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

Opportunities may be filled through either:

• the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affirmative Measure Register, which is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

• the First Nations Identified Positions Register, which is open to people who can demonstrate relevant cultural knowledge, understanding and/or experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations.

While opportunities may be filled through either the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affirmative Measure or as Identified positions, the Commission will give priority consideration to the use of the Affirmative Measure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and lived experience are highly valued and help inform and strengthen our work.

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.

The Commission provides reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and encourages applicants to outline any support requirements in their application.

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