APS6 Classification Officer - Healthcare

Job Description

About the Company Our client is a Federal Government agency whose primary function is to enable activity based funding (National Efficient Price) for the Australian public hospital services. They work in six priority areas; determination of the national efficient price and national efficient cost for public hospital services; development of national classifications for activity based funding; resolution of disputes on cost-shifting and cross-border issues; provision of advice on healthcare pricing and costing matters; provision of advice on aged care pricing and costing matters; performance of certain functions conferred by the Aged Care Act.About the Role The Classifications Section recommends the clinical classifications, coding standards and business rules associated with the implementation of a nationally consistent activity based funding framework for public hospital services, categorised into six work streams – mental health care, subacute and non-acute care, emergency care, non-admitted care, aged care and teaching and training.You will work as part of a small team of 8 in the Emergency Care team. The role will be a 12 month contract position with the possibility of extension up to 18 months, starting in late February or early March.The Classification Officer is responsible to the Classification Manager and supports all components of classification development and refinement. This includes technical development of classifications and associated specifications, the interpretation and communication of data and development metadata. Your key responsibilities will include:Work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including the Commonwealth, states and territories, other health portfolio agencies, health professionals, aged care providers, researchers, industry groups, and the general community. Work with independence, subject to limited direction against established priorities, practices, and methodologies to deliver quality outcomes. Produce work requiring little or no revision before finalisation. Provide expertise and technical knowledge in specialist area across a range of programs or activities for the agency. Contribute to the development of team objectives for short term tasks and strategic planning for longer-term initiatives. Perform independent research work and analysis including the preparation of draft reports on relevant program activities and/or project milestones. Manage program/project through to implementation, with direction from more senior staff. Support and assist in strategic planning, program and project management for the work area. Implement work plans for the work area including setting tasks and priorities and managing workflow. About You To be considered for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen and ideally have:Hold a Bachelor's degree in Medical Science, Pharmacy, Allied Health, Healthcare Management or related discipline. Highly developed communication skills working effectively with complex stakeholders. Proven project management skills with the ability to lead projects from conception to completion. The ability to work independently and make decisions using good judgement, expertise and knowledge while ensuring decisions are governed by the application of regulations, best practice principles or the agency’s operating instructions and procedures. Available to start late February or late March. As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete an Australian Federal Police criminal history check, and where relevant a Working with Children and Vulnerable People Check; a pre-employment medical and provide evidence of qualifications.This role is based in Sydney CBD and offers flexible working arrangements.How to Apply? Apply directly via Seek. For more information about this role, contact Rebecca Gager, On Q Recruitment is a specialist agency providing scientific, technical, and medical recruitment services for the corporate, government, and not-for-profit sectors in Australia. Based in Sydney, On Q has been connecting professionals across Australia with exceptional opportunities in both the corporate and government sectors since 1999.#J-18808-Ljbffr