Policy Coordinator - Policy and Consumer Handouts Team at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

116592.0

Posted On

26 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Policy Development, Governance Processes, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Collaboration, Quality Assurance, Safety Assurance, Compliance, Risk Management, Strategic Communications, Corporate Records Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 7 Months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency Classification: Administrative Service Officer Level 6 (PN 04576) Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Hybrid and/or Government Flexispaces Section: Policy and Consumer Handouts Team Closing Date: 12th July 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. About the Role: Very few teams can say they are responsible for shaping the future direction of a large organisation—and the Quality, Safety and Governance team is one of them. This team plays a pivotal role in leading and supporting the development and implementation of organisation-wide strategy, communications and related projects. It provides leadership for quality and safety assurance, systems and processes, and supports clinical and operational areas across CHS to deliver exceptional health care. The team encompasses a broad portfolio, including Quality and Safety, National Standards and Accreditation, Internal Audit, Risk Management and Compliance, Medico Legal, Strategic Communications, Policy, Consumer Handouts, Corporate Records, and Strategic Projects. Within this, the Policy and Consumer Handouts team sits in the Policy and Strategic Projects area, which leads and supports the development and implementation of organisation-wide strategy, policy, and related projects. This is a highly collaborative and supportive team, offering opportunities to work on challenging and complex issues that have a meaningful impact on our local community. The Policy Coordinator role works within this dynamic team to inform, educate and support policy development and governance processes across CHS. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to both strategic and operational policy—playing a direct role in maintaining high standards of care and improving health outcomes for our community. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Jacqui Clissold at (02) 5124 9566 or at Jacqui.Clissold@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The Policy Coordinator informs, educates, and supports policy development and governance processes across Canberra Health Services. The role contributes to both strategic and operational policy to maintain high standards of care and improve health outcomes.