Senior Policy Officer - Quality Primary Care Teams

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP); Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 89.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Extra paid leave

Flexible hybrid work nationwide

Career development program

Be part of Australia’s largest medical

Zusammenfassung

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is seeking a Senior Policy Officer – Quality Primary Care Teams to support policy and advocacy for GP-led multidisciplinary care in Australia. You will develop policies, advise stakeholders and prepare briefings on evolving issues, reporting to the Manager, Primary Care Teams & Advocacy Partnerships.

Flexible hybrid work arrangements are available nationwide, with a salary package up to $104,700 plus super and up to $15,900 for living

Qualifikationen

• Public health or policy qualification.
• Knowledge of the Australian health system.
• National health policy analysis and development experience.
• Policy advice, position statements and submissions experience.
• Strong research and evidence-based analysis.
• Excellent written and briefing paper skills.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Health guideline and resource development experience.

Aufgaben

• Develop evidence-based policies, submissions and position statements.
• Research complex issues and provide strategic policy advice.
• Support government, political and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare briefings, resources and advice on emerging policy issues.

Kenntnisse

Policy analysis

Research skills

Written briefing skills

Communication & influencing

Guideline development

Health policy knowledge

Evidence-based analysis

Ausbildung

Public health/policy degree

Jobbeschreibung

• $104,700 + super + salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for living expenses (under RACGP’s health promotion charity status)
• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Flexible location with WFH options available

About the role

As our Senior Policy Officer – Quality Primary Care Teams, you’ll support policy and advocacy initiatives that promote safe, coordinated and high-quality GP-led multidisciplinary care. Reporting to the Manager, Primary Care Teams & Advocacy Partnerships, you’ll work with RACGP experts, government and key health sector stakeholders to influence primary care reform.

As our Senior Policy Officer – Quality Primary Care Teams, you’ll also:

• Develop evidence-based policies, submissions and position statements
• Research complex issues and provide strategic policy advice
• Support government, political and stakeholder engagement
• Prepare briefings, resources and advice on emerging policy issues

Skills and experience

• Relevant public health, policy or related tertiary qualification
• Knowledge of the Australian health system and health sector
• National health policy analysis and development experience
• Policy advice, position statement and submission experience
• Strong research and evidence-based analysis skills
• Excellent written and briefing paper skills
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Health guideline and resource development experience

Benefits of working with us

• Maximise your pay – Salary package up to $15,900 tax-free for living expenses, plus additional options for meals, entertainment and novated leases, with 17.5% annual leave loading
• Extra paid leave – Cultural, ceremonial, gender transition and volunteer leave
• Work–life balance – Flexible hybrid work opportunities nationwide
• Career development – A commitment to your career development, with a clear Capability Framework to guide your progression, and a contemporary professional development program to build your skills.
• Join a leader – Be part of Australia’s largest specialist medical college

About the RACGP

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) represents GPs across Australia. For over 60 years, we’ve supported the health system by setting education and practice standards, advocating for GP wellbeing and leading professional development. We deliver training through community-based models, including the Australian General Practice Training Program, to equip GPs for whole-person care.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Applications close: COB Wednesday 21 October 2026

We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those with disabilities, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. If you need support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please mention it in your application.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

The RACGP acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways in which we work and live. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and culture, and pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.