The Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) is the national peak body representing the interests of Australian healthcare consumers. CHF works to achieve safe, quality, timely healthcare for all Australians, supported by accessible health information and systems. We are looking for a Policy Officer-Digital health to join our team.

If you have experience working in a policy and advocacy role, an interest in digital health and are now interested in playing a part in influencing and shaping health policy from a consumer perspective, we’d like to hear from you.

The focus of the position is to develop a recommended program of community awareness and education activities across CHF networks and the broader community on digital health initiatives with an initial focus on supporting the introduction of electronic prescribing.

The key skills we are looking for are:

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, or extensive work experience in providing support and advice in relation to digital health or related issues
2. Experience in the design and development of targeted community awareness and education programs preferably in the context of an NGO setting
3. Familiarity with national developments in digital health and wider health reform
4. Project management experience in initiating, prioritising, negotiating, organising and completing tasks in a complex and busy work place with minimal supervision as well as the ability to respond flexibly and with discernment to changing priorities
5. Well-developed computer skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including both written and oral communication
7. Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
8. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to achieve innovative and practical solutions.

You must have the right to work in Australia.

The position is full-time but part-time will be considered for the right candidate.