Job description

Sydney CBD
6 Month initial contract with possible further 12 month extension
$60-68.31 per hour + Super

Our Federal Government Client is responsible for national digital health services and systems, with a focus on engagement, innovation, clinical quality, and safety. Their focus is on putting data and technology safely to work for patients, consumers and the healthcare professionals who look after them.

The Role:

The APS6 Partnerships Lead Community Engagement is responsible for working with a diverse range of Consumer Peak stakeholders to identify and deliver mutually beneficial initiatives aligned to the National Digital Health Strategy, including the delivery of strategic outcomes, coordinating program and project management, and providing technical, professional, and/or policy advice in relation to complex problems

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Maintain up-to-date stakeholder assessment and contact list for national and jurisdictional consumer peaks.
Emphasise vulnerable population groups in stakeholder profiles.
Analyse shared value policy positions between Agency and consumer peaks.
Foster engagement and collaboration opportunities between Agency and consumer peaks.
Regularly engage consumer peaks on Agency activities.
Establish and manage consumer peak contracts to influence digital health policy.
Support Agency sections and divisions in delivering on National Digital Health Strategy.
Periodically map strategic consumer peak risks and opportunities for broader engagement.
Facilitate distribution of Agency products and services updates and social media articles to consumer peaks.
Establish regular consumer peak Agency forum.
Advocate for Agency areas, connecting them with relevant consumer peaks.
Ensure consumer peaks' representation in strategic Agency engagement activities for person-centred care.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

Relevant skills, knowledge, and tertiary qualifications that commensurate with the duties of the role
Project management methodologies, including PRINCE2 or PMP (desirable)
In-depth understanding of the Australian Health Care sector, particularly software developers, jurisdictions (health departments) and hospitals
Systematic approach to following internal and external workflows as part of supporting business activities
Sound understanding of digital health, business principles, project management, and relationship management

To Apply:
To be eligible it is essential that applicants hold Australian Citizenship and will undergo a police background check prior to commencement. Baseline Security Clearance required.
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