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The Professional Service Review Agency is a small statutory authority tasked to review and investigate Medicare-referred cases of possible inappropriate practice relating to Medicare, the Child Dental Benefits Scheme and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all genders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, and mature-age people.

Before applying for a role, check that you meet the eligibility criteria and possess the key skills and capabilities set out in the Application Package.

You can tell us in your application or when called in for interview if you need any adjustments to help you participate equally in the selection process. Please visit this page regularly for employment opportunities.

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Current Recruitment

 

EL2 Chief Information Governance and Security Officer

Executive Level 2 ($133,597- $165,213) plus 15.4% superannuation

Closing date: 11.59pm ADST Sunday 26 October 2025

The business unit: The Corporate Support Unit supports all aspects of corporate functions including: executive support, corporate governance, finance, human resources, ICT, information governance, records management, property and security.

The Corporate Support Unit are proactive, cooperative and positive and work together to ensure the job gets done.

About the role

The key duties of the position include:

The Chief Information Governance and Security Officer (CIGSO) will lead the ICT, property, security, information governance and records management functions and work collaboratively with the CPO and CFO in leading the Corporate Support Unit to achieve agency outcomes, and tailor outputs that are fit for purpose. They will have a hands-on approach and work across both operational and strategic matters. 

The CIGSO will oversee and manage delivery of projects across various areas using project management methodologies, managing and coordinating stakeholder and executive engagement, and leading project activities to ensure successful project delivery and outcomes. 

The CIGSO is responsible for: 

  • providing assurance and compliance with relevant legislation and government policies and frameworks including the Archives Act 1983, Privacy Act 1988, Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), Information Security Manual (ISM) and Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs)
  • maintaining PSR’s culture for an accountable and business focused information management environment
  • ensuring the alignment of PSR’s cyber security and business objectives
  • driving digital innovation and capability
  • providing efficient and effective corporate services across ICT and security, facilities management, and records management
  • contributing to corporate planning and reporting including the agency budget planning process.

Please see the Candidate Information Kit for further information on the duties and responsibilities of this role.

To apply

Please read through the Candidate Information Kit for detailed information about this vacancy, key responsibilities and the expectations of the role.

Submit your application to HREnquiries@psr.gov.au by the closing time and date advised in the Candidate Information Kit. Your application must include: 

  • a 750 word (maximum) pitch telling us how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications make you the best person for the job and to perform at the relevant classification level
  • your resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV), with a maximum of 3 pages

 

Legal EL2 Principal Legal Officer

Legal EL2 ($160,476 - $173,361) plus 15.4% superannuation

Closing date: 11.59pm ADST Sunday 26 October 2025

The business unit: The Case Management Unit reports to the General Counsel and supports the Director, Associate Directors, Committees and the DA to manage and progress cases which have been referred to PSR efficiently and effectively.

About the role

The key duties of the position include:

The PLO works autonomously and is accountable for the delivery of legal services and advice provided by the Case Management Unit staff. The PLO determines case strategy and direction and implements required system changes within the Case Management Unit to ensure efficient delivery of services to PSR entities. 

The PLO makes recommendations and provides advice on solutions and emerging issues that may impact the Case Management Unit, PSR, the PSR Scheme and broader medicare regulatory landscape. The PLO provides strategic and technical advice in relation to both PSR cases and broader Agency objectives. The PLO will collaborate within PSR and share experience on matters of significance to the PSR scheme. The PLO is ultimately accountable for the delivery of Director, Associate Director and Committee stage PSR work. 

The role involves demonstrating high levels of professional leadership and guidance including allocation of resources and workloads and contributing to ongoing improvements in workflow and team structure. 

The PLO is responsible for the provision of advice to the Director, Associate Directors or to a PSR Committee in respect of allocated matters. The PLO is also responsible for the management and conduct of Committee processes, including the hearing, and the delivery of Committee Reports within agreed timeframes. 

The PLO is responsible for ensuring that the management of cases complies with legislative requirements and administrative law principles. 

The PLO role includes managing the provision of procedural, legislative and regulatory matters in the context of the PSR scheme (set out in Part VAA of the HI Act) and in relation to privacy, Freedom of Information and Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) requirements.  

Please see the Candidate Information Kit for further information on the duties and responsibilities of this role.

To apply

Please read through the Candidate Information Kit for detailed information about this vacancy, key responsibilities and the expectations of the role.

Submit your application to HREnquiries@psr.gov.au by the closing time and date advised in the Candidate Information Kit. Your application must include: 

  • a 750 word (maximum) pitch telling us how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications make you the best person for the job and to perform at the relevant classification level
  • your resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV), with a maximum of 3 pages

 

Legal EL1 Senior Legal Officer

Legal EL1 ($123,738 - $146,736) plus 15.4% superannuation

Closing date: 11.59pm ADST Sunday 26 October 2025

The business unit: The Case Management Unit reports to the General Counsel and supports the Director, Associate Directors, Committees and the DA to manage and progress cases which have been referred to PSR efficiently and effectively.

About the role

The key duties of the position include:

The SLO provides guidance on procedural, legislative and regulatory matters in the context of the PSR scheme (set out in Part VAA of the HI Act).

The SLO is predominantly responsible for day-to-day oversight and delivery of work in relation to matters at the Director or Associate Director stage of the review process, in line with statutory timeframes. This involves managing a small caseload as well as supervising and developing case managers and working collaboratively in a small team. As part of matter management, the SLO may provide legal advice both independently and under the direction of senior legal staff. 

The SLO may also assist Principal Legal Officers in managing cases at the Committee stage of the review process, including drafting relevant documents and attending hearings. 

The SLO works with a high level of autonomy and accountability in delivering legal and case management services to the Director, Associate Directors, PSR Committees and the Determining Authority. The role makes recommendations and provides advice on solutions, emerging issues and issues that may impact the Case Management Unit.  

The SLO provides professional leadership and guidance, including the allocation of resources and workloads. The SLO will provide guidance and advice on legally technical or strategically complex matters. Matters impacting the overall operations of the Case Management Unit, PSR, the PSR Scheme and the broader Medicare compliance landscape will be escalated to the principal legal officer. 

Please see the Candidate Information Kit for further information on the duties and responsibilities of this role.

To apply

Please read through the Candidate Information Kit for detailed information about this vacancy, key responsibilities and the expectations of the role.

Submit your application to HREnquiries@psr.gov.au by the closing time and date advised in the Candidate Information Kit. Your application must include: 

  • a 500 word (maximum) pitch telling us how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications make you the best person for the job and to perform at the relevant classification level
  • your resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV), with a maximum of 3 pages

 

Privacy

PSR is committed to the protection of your privacy in accordance with Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act), including the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and the Privacy (Australian Government Agencies – Governance) APP Code 2017.

Further information on how PSR handles your personal information can be found in the PSR Privacy Policy

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