Executive Level 1 - Canberra, Australia - National Health Funding Body
Description
Job Reference Number 23-MDPQDIV-19135
Classification Executive Level 1
Job Title Assistant Director (Several Positions)
Division Medical Devices and Product Quality Division
Branch Medical Devices Surveillance Branch; Medical Devices
Authorisation Branch
Section Various Sections
Location Fairbairn, ACT; Sydney; Melbourne; Brisbane
Status Ongoing
Employment type Full-time
Salary Range $111,940 to $127,670
Security Clearance Ability to acquire or maintain baseline security clearance
Desirable Qualifications A relevant qualification in any relevant discipline from an
Australian tertiary institution or comparable overseas
qualification
Contact Officer Name:
Pierre Nijssen
Phone:
Anticipated timeline for Recruitment
Milestone Date(s)
Applications open Monday 31, July 2023
Applications close Sunday, 13 August 2023
Application shortlisting Thursday, 10 August 2023
Interviews** Week Commencing 17 August 2023
Reference checks Following interviews
Selection report finalisation Week Commencing 7 September 2023
Offers and announcements By 1 October 2023
Eligibility
- To be eligible for employment with the Department of Health and Aged Care
- An applicant's suitability for employment with Health will also be assessed through a
variety of pre-employment check processes, such as:
- Satisfactory completion of an Australian Federal Police criminal history check,
- Completion of a medical declaration and preemployment medical (where
- Providing evidence of qualifications.
Division Responsibilities
Medical Devices & Product Quality Division (MDPQD) contributes to the vision of the Health
Products Regulation Group (HPRG) 'Better health and wellbeing for all Australians through
regulatory excellence' and the wider Department 'Better health and wellbeing for all
Australians now and for future generations'. We ensure domestic and internationally
manufactured therapeutic products including medical devices, medicines and biologicals
supplied in Australia meet the highest standards for quality, safety and performance.
MDPQD undertakes a wide range of regulatory activities including assessing medical
devices, including in vitro diagnostic tests; laboratory testing and monitoring; inspecting,
auditing and certifying manufacturers against manufacturing standards to ensure the
products they manufacture meet appropriate quality, safety and performance standards;
and post market monitoring and coordination of recall actions for therapeutic goods when
issues arise. We also support Pacific Nations with medicines testing capability and
participate in a wide range of international regulatory forums.
Branch Responsibilities
The Medical Devices Surveillance Branch contributes to the vision of the Health Products
Regulation Group (HPRG) and wider Department 'Better health and wellbeing for all
Australians now and for future generations' through monitoring medical devices, including
in vitro diagnostic tests (IVDs) and other therapeutic goods (OTGs), throughout their
lifecycle to ensure they continue to meet an appropriate level of quality, safety, and
performance. The Branch undertakes complex monitoring, analysis investigation and review
activities for post-market regulatory monitoring and reforms; and keeps abreast of
emerging technology and adoption in medical devices and monitoring against the necessary
regulatory framework.
The Medical Devices Authorisation Branch is responsible for evaluating medical devices,
including in vitro diagnostic tests (IVDs) and other therapeutic goods, to ensure they meet
an appropriate level of quality, safety and performance.
Section Responsibilities
There are multiple positions across the sections listed below.
Devices Business Support Section
The Devices Business Support Section is responsible for provision of business support to the
two Medical Device Branches, including recruitment and procurement services, the
updating of web content, management of the medical devices' information line and
coordination requests. It is also the Secretariat for the program's advisory and industry
liaison committees.
Devices Reforms and IT Transformation Coordination Unit (MDRITTCU)
The Medical Devices Reform and IT Transformation Coordination Unit provides direct
support to HPRG Senior Executives and Directors by planning, reporting, and monitoring
Medical Device Reform (MDR) and Medical Device Program (MDP) Projects. MDRITTCU also
provides a front door service for MDAB and MDSB for engagement with the IT Division and
HPRG Transformation on MDR IT related matters.
Key Responsibilities
There are multiple positions within each Section listed so it is not necessary to address each
of the responsibil
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