Senior Project Officer (International Centre for Future Health Systems)

• Employment Type: Part - time (17.5 hours a week). Opportunity for full time also doing a communications role concurrently, details below.
• Duration: 5 Year Fixed Term
• Remuneration: $110k - $119k base prorated (+17% super and leave loading)
• Location: Kensington, Sydney

The International Centre for Future Health Systems

The International Centre for Future Health Systems (ICFHS) is a research, policy and advocacy centre established at the University of New South Wales that seeks to improve health systems to deliver more equitable, sustainable, and person-centred health care for all people. The Centre is hosting the newly funded National Multidisciplinary Primary Care Research, Policy and Advocacy Consortium (The Consortium).

Why this role matters

This position will play a key role within the Centre in providing high level practical and efficient project support for project teams and key stakeholders involved in the work of the Consortium and will also work to integrate elements of the work of the Consortium with the other research, policy and advocacy activities of the Centre. The role may have supervisory responsibilities with other staff.

The role entails providing project management of large collaborative grants, reporting and analytical support, developing communications about the research and its findings, building key internal and external relationships with stakeholders, and developing and consulting on key programs and projects as the work of the Consortium grows over time. The role will also provide secretariat support for all meetings of the Consortium membership and for all workshops and the annual Strategic Think Tank event of the consortium, including preparing agendas, writing minutes, and following up on actions.

Note, the centre is also currently recruiting for a Communications Lead role (job link once live) which is also 17.5 hours a week and if applicants are skilled in both areas there is an opportunity to work Full Time across both roles. If this is your preference, please indicate this in your cover letter. Please note you will need to make a separate application for both roles.

Some key skills required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in health, or related area, with a depth of subsequent experience in the management of large research programs, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively on research initiatives working with a range of people at different levels within an organisation.
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including MS, Teams, Reference management tools, PM software Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Proven project and program management experience, with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives and documentation.

Full details can be found in the position description.

UNSW Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:​ ​

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​
• Flexible working ​
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​
• Progressive HR practices​

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How to apply:

Please click on Apply now to make an application. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Enquiries:

Merita O’Connell, Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: [email protected]

Applications close: Sunday 4th May, before 11.30pm Sydney time.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.