Position details

Position classification: Medical Officer - Classification 3

Position title: Evaluator

Section name: Clinical Evaluation Section

Start date: ASAP

End date: 12 months from commencement

Possibility of extension: Up to 12 months

Hours: Part-time / Full- time (up to 37.5 hours per week)

Location: Canberra - Fairbairn, Sydney - Parramatta, Queensland - Brisbane and Melbourne

Eligibility Requirements: Australian Citizenship is essential

Background information on the Branch

The Medical Officer Class 3 (MO3) within the Prescription Medicines Authorisation Branch (PMAB) is responsible for undertaking critical evaluations of complex clinical data and evidence submitted in support of prescription medicine applications. The role provides clinical and scientific advice and prepares evidence-based recommendations to support regulatory decision-making regarding the registration and variation of prescription medicines on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG).

The role contributes directly to PMAB's regulatory, operational and strategic objectives by supporting the timely assessment of prescription medicine applications, maintaining the quality and integrity of regulatory decisions, and helping ensure Australians have timely access to safe, effective and high-quality medicines.

Duties of position

The Medical Officer (MO3) evaluator role requires highly specialised clinical expertise, the ability to critically evaluate complex clinical data and a detailed understanding of regulatory decision-making frameworks.

This role requires appropriately qualified and experienced medical practitioners.

Mandatory requirements

Hold a qualification in Medicine and be registered as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

Desirable

Experience working within a health, regulatory or scientific environment, preferably in medicines regulation.

Understanding of Australian risk based regulatory framework for therapeutic goods and knowledge of Australian Government regulatory processes.