Aps5 Hta Support Officer

Federal Government Client (Agency Undisclosed); Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month contract

Flexible working arrangements

Canberra location

Job summary

Our Canberra-based Federal Government agency is seeking an APS5-equivalent professional to support health technology assessment committees and executive decision making. The role focuses on coordination, administration and stakeholder engagement within the health sector.

You will manage meetings, prepare briefs and minutes, and provide comprehensive secretariat support in a collaborative, fast-paced government environment with flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Experience providing administrative, project or secretariat support.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience preparing reports, minutes, briefs or other business documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating committee and working group meetings, agendas and outcomes.
• Preparing, reviewing and publishing documentation.
• Drafting meeting minutes and consultation summaries.
• Providing secretariat and administrative support.
• Liaising with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Assisting with briefing materials, correspondence and scheduling activities.
• Supporting continuous improvement of business processes and procedures.

Skills

Clear written communication

Strong verbal communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Secretariat support

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

About the Agency

Our client is a large Federal Government agency responsible for delivering national health initiatives and supporting key advisory committees that inform healthcare policy and funding decisions. Working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes that impact the Australian healthcare system.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an APS5 equivalent professional to join a team supporting health technology assessment committees and executive decision making processes. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy stakeholder engagement, coordination and administration, and are looking to build experience within the health sector and broader government environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating committee and working group meetings, agendas and outcomes
• Preparing, reviewing and publishing documentation
• Drafting meeting minutes and consultation summaries
• Providing secretariat and administrative support
• Liaising with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
• Assisting with briefing materials, correspondence and scheduling activities
• Supporting continuous improvement of business processes and procedures

About You

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Experience providing administrative, project or secretariat support
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience preparing reports, minutes, briefs or other business documentation

Highly regarded:

• Experience in health, healthcare, scientific or clinical environments
• Exposure to governance, committee support or consultation processes
• Knowledge of health technology assessment, regulatory or policy environments

Why Apply?

• 12 month contract with potential extension opportunities
• Meaningful work supporting Australia's healthcare decision making processes
• Gain valuable Federal Government experience
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to develop skills in health policy and health technology assessment
• Canberra based opportunity with flexible working arrangements available