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Experience a range of diverse and rewarding career opportunities at IHACPA. Our people are engaged in meaningful work that supports our vision for a sustainable Australian care system that is accessible, resilient and delivers quality care outcomes for everyone.
Why work at IHACPA
We are an employer of choice for people with in-demand skills like data science, health economics and statistics.
What we offer:
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Purpose and meaning
Use evidence to support fair, transparent and equitable decision-making that drives efficiency and promotes higher quality care services.
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Community and belonging
Work in inclusive, respectful and collaborative teams where diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds are valued.
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Opportunities to learn and grow
Access professional development, higher education support, mentoring and exposure to meaningful career pathways.
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Flexibility and balance
Enjoy flexible work options, generous leave and support for health and wellbeing.
Alongside the many benefits of working at IHACPA, our values have been shaped by our staff to reflect the culture, mindsets and behaviours that make IHACPA unique. We are:
- inclusive – we work better together
- trustworthy – integrity defines us
- curious – innovation drives us forward.
If you are looking for a role with clear purpose and opportunities to learn and grow, we want to hear from you.
Current vacancies
Position number: 26-IHACPADIV-31730
Closing date: 8 September 2026 11:30pm AEST.
IHACPA is seeking talented APS6 and EL1 professionals to join our Pricing and Analytics Branch. These roles provide an opportunity to apply data science, analytics and modelling expertise to support the pricing of Australian hospital and aged care services, helping to inform nationally significant funding and policy decisions.
Working in a collaborative and intellectually rewarding environment, you will contribute to the development of complex analytical models, generate insights from large and diverse datasets, and provide evidence-based advice to support decision-making. You will engage with a range of stakeholders and help translate technical findings into practical outcomes that improve Australia's health and aged care systems.
Position number: 26-IHACPADIV-31734
Closing date: 8 September 2026 11:30pm AEST.
IHACPA is seeking APS6 Data Analysts and Data Engineers, and EL1 Data Managers and Data Engineers to join our Costing, Data and Infrastructure Branch. These roles provide an opportunity to contribute to the management, engineering and analysis of nationally significant health and aged care data that supports evidence-based pricing, funding and policy decisions.
Working in a collaborative and innovative environment, you will help deliver high-quality data solutions, strengthen data governance and reporting practices, and contribute to projects that improve health and aged care outcomes for Australians. We are looking for professionals with strong technical, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills who are committed to delivering quality outcomes.
Position number: 26-IHACPADIV-31735
Closing date: 8 September 2026 11:30pm AEST.
IHACPA is looking for talented professionals to join our Costing, Data and Infrastructure Branch. We are seeking APS6 Project Officers and EL1 Project Managers to contribute to projects that support the evidence-based costing of hospital and aged care services, helping inform national pricing and funding arrangements across Australia.
These roles offer the opportunity to work on complex and meaningful projects involving data, policy and stakeholder engagement.
You will collaborate with a diverse range of experts, provide high-quality advice, support project delivery and contribute to improving the health and aged care system through robust analysis, governance and evidence-based decision-making.
Position number: 26-IHACPADIV-31736
Closing date: 8 September 2026 11:30pm AEST.
IHACPA is looking for talented professionals to join our Hospital Policy and Classifications Branch, where you will help develop and maintain classification systems that support national hospital and aged care pricing.
Working with complex datasets, technical experts and senior stakeholders, you will contribute to evidence-based policy, provide specialist advice and help drive improvements to classifications that reflect contemporary clinical practice and service delivery.
Position number: 26-IHACPADIV-31737
Closing date: 8 September 11:30pm AEST.
IHACPA is seeking motivated and high-performing professionals to work across our Hospital Policy and Classification Branch and Aged Care Policy Branch. These roles offer the opportunity to lead or support strategic policy development, pricing frameworks, major projects, stakeholder engagement, and high-quality advice to decision-makers.
If you are a strong communicator with sound judgement, analytical skills and a collaborative approach, we encourage you to apply.
Application process
Our job vacancies are advertised on the APS website and applications must be submitted through the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Further information about how to apply is included in the position description for each role.
We recommend reading the information in the links provided below before applying. If a job vacancy on the APS website does not appear on this page, please email enquiries.ihacpa@ihacpa.gov.au.
More information
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