Lead high impact national health policy work at the centre of Australia's public hospital funding system. As the Director of the Hospital Policy and Projects Section, you will guide a talented team to deliver key components of IHACPA's activity based funding and block funding frameworks, including the Pricing Framework, National Efficient Price and National Efficient Cost. You will oversee policy projects that drive continuous improvement in hospital pricing, costing and classification, ensuring IHACPA's models remain robust, transparent and fit for purpose. In this role, you will shape policy positions, manage complex assessments, and provide expert advice on cross border matters, service inclusions and funding model design. You will build strong relationships across jurisdictions and health sector stakeholders and support the CEO and Executive on strategic and emerging issues. This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful reform and influence national health funding outcomes. The key duties of the position include Uses deep knowledge of the Australian health system to shape strategic, evidence informed policy directions that improve national health outcomes. Leads with clarity and collaboration, building team capability and driving strong performance in a fast paced environment. Applies strategic thinking and analysis to deliver complex national policy initiatives that are robust, timely and aligned with government priorities. Provides authoritative advice on sensitive policy issues, influencing senior decision makers and strengthening cross government policy coherence. Builds trusted relationships through effective consultation, negotiation and diplomacy, enabling shared solutions and reducing implementation risks. Communicates with impact, producing clear, persuasive briefings and reports that support informed decision making. Draws on policy qualifications and experience to deliver rigorous, high quality policy work aligned with IHACPA's strategic goals. Models integrity and accountability, strengthening organisational governance and credibility.
