Careers
Are you a motivated team player looking to join a dynamic, results-driven government agency? At the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) we foster a collaborative culture where individuals who demonstrate a strong team ethic are highly valued.
Our values of transparency, respect, integrity, independence, fairness, accuracy and accountability create the perfect environment for individuals who are looking to maintain and grow their professional capabilities and intellectual capital.
Current vacancies
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APS Level 5 and 6 (multiple positions) - Communications and Media Officers, Communications and Media Team Closing date: Tuesday 26 August 2025 The Digital Media Officer will support the Manager, Communications to deliver multimedia campaigns, manage a broad range of digital channels and support the promotion of the agency’s activities. The Communications Officer will support the Manager, Communications to develop and deliver internal and external communications, build relationships with stakeholders and identify proactive communications activities. The Events and Communications Officer will support the Manager, Communications to deliver a range of internal and external events and educational programs for the agency and its stakeholders. The Graphic Designer will support the Manager, Communications to develop and deliver creative design services, build relationships with stakeholders and identify proactive communications activities. |
25-IHACPADIV-29500 |
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APS Level 6 - Policy and Project Officers (multiple roles) Closing date: Wednesday 27 August 2025 IHACPA is looking for motivated Policy and Project Officers to join the Policy Development, Alignment and Planning and Hospital Policy and Projects Sections. The successful candidates will support the IHACPA Work Program and Corporate Plan, including the Pricing Framework, National Efficient Price and Cost Determinations, and the Three Year Data Plan. Duties also include contributing to health policy and research projects, drafting high-level documents, and collaborating across technical sections. Additionally, the position supports ad-hoc tasks such as administration, procurement, and stakeholder engagement. |
25-IHACPADIV-29648 |
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APS Level 5 - Policy Officer - Hospital Policy and Classification Branch Closing date: Wednesday 27 August 2025 Join a dynamic team contributing to the development of national health policy and the refinement of public hospital pricing. As a Policy Officer, you will support the delivery of agency-wide projects, policy research, and administrative functions within the Hospital Policy and Projects section. |
25-IHACPADIV-29587 |
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Executive Level 1, Classification Manager, Acute Care Classification Section Closing date: Tuesday 2 September 2025 IHACPA is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic health information manager to join a team who are driven by improving the accuracy and use of health information through principle and evidence-based healthcare classification development. As a classification manager within the Acute Care Classifications section there is an opportunity to influence the development of the national activity based funding healthcare classifications, through provision of specialist knowledge and operational experience in the use of the classifications. |
25-IHACPADIV-29638 |
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APS Level 4 - Administrative Support Officer, Office of the CEO Closing date: Thursday 4 September 2025 IHACPA is seeking confident and highly motivated individuals who work well in a fast-paced business environment to contribute to IHACPA’s goals. An exciting opportunity exists in IHACPA’s Office of the CEO Branch. |
25-IHACPADIV-29784 |
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APS Level 6 - Secretariat Coordinator, Office of the CEO Closing date: Thursday 4 September 2025 IHACPA is seeking a confident and highly motivated individual who works well in a fast-paced business environment to contribute to IHACPA’s goals. |
25-IHACPADIV-29645 |
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Executive Level 1 - Project Manager, Hospital Costing Section Closing date: Sunday 7 September 2025 |
25-IHACPADIV-29590 |
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APS Level 6 - Policy Officer, Aged Care Policy Section Closing date: Thursday 18 September 2025 Join the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority as an APS6 Policy Officer and help shape aged care policy that impacts older Australians nationwide. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to meaningful national policy development in a dynamic and collaborative team. If you have experience in health or aged care policy and a passion for improving outcomes for older Australians, we’d love to hear from you. |
25-IHACPADIV-29694 |
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Scholarship opportunity – National Industry PhD focused on the future of virtual care in Australia Closing date: To be confirmed The successful applicant will explore the economic value of virtual care across various health settings, with the aim of informing future funding models that promote equitable access and sustainability. |
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Department of Health, Disability and Ageing - Temporary Employment Register 2025/2026 We are seeking talented people with a broad cross section of skills, experience and qualifications to register for our Temporary Employment Register (TER). The TER assists with filling temporary positions (up to a possible maximum period of 18 months) across Health, TGA and IHACPA and is open for candidates to register an interest in employment at the APS Level 2 - Executive Level 2 classifications. You don’t need to have experience in a government department or the health sector as our staff have backgrounds in a range of fields in both the public and private sectors. |
24-TER-25993 |
Application process
Job vacancies are advertised on the APS website. Applications must be submitted to the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Further information about submitting a job application is included in the position description for a job vacancy. IHACPA recommends reading the information in the useful links section on this page before submitting an application. If an IHACPA job vacancy on the APS website is not appearing under 'current vacancies', please email enquiries.ihacpa@ihacpa.gov.au.