Job Canberra Script Project Support Officer Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency, Canberra City

The Pharmaceutical Services Section has both statutory and non-statutory responsibilities to promote the safe use of medicines within the ACT community. These responsibilities are outlined under the Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008 and the Public Health Act 1997. The section regulates the prescribing and supply of controlled medicines in the ACT to minimise the risks associated with their abuse, misuse, and diversion. This includes assessing applications from prescribers for approval to prescribe controlled medicines and monitoring supplies from pharmacies.

Position Overview: Reporting to the Director of the Real Time Prescription Monitoring (RTPM) project, the Project Support Officer will work with the project and operations teams to progress the implementation of the Canberra Script change and adoption strategy, and fulfil any related project activities, to support the successful implementation and use of Canberra Script. You will work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, and you must have strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to follow procedures, and confidence in working within a high-performing team.

At ACT Health and Community Services Directorate we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Our workforce currently operates in a hybrid model, working from the Health Protection Service at Mulley Street in Holder and remote work up to two days per week. The successful candidate will be provided information about the hybrid format, including how to work from home safely and effectively.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Previous experience in ICT projects is desirable.
• Qualifications related to project management or change management are desirable.
• Previous experience in the healthcare industry is desirable.

Notes: This is a temporary project position available from 10 August 2025 till 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension for additional tenure, subject to project requirements and funding availability and/or permanency.

Recruitment may be conducted by application and references only. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, please review the attached Position Description for details of the duties and responsibilities for this role and submit the following:

1. A written pitch (maximum of two pages) providing examples that demonstrate the selection committee about your suitability and ability to perform the advertised role against the ‘Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge’ and ‘Behavioural Capabilities’ sections of the Position Description.
2. A current curriculum vitae (no more than three pages) including your work history, qualifications, and any relevant training or achievements.
3. Contact details of two referees (one being your current or recent supervisor).

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Health and Community Services

Health and Community Services Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under ACT Health Directorate and Community Services Directorate.

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This is a temporary project position available from 10 August 2025 till 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension for additional tenure, subject to project requirements and funding availability and/or permanency.