Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Duration: 2 Years Fixed Term

Remuneration: $100, 354 per annum + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading

Location: Kensington, Sydney, New South Wales

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.

About The Kirby Institute:

The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.

Why Your Role Matters:

The Project Officer plays a vital role within the Asia and Pacific Health Program, providing practical and efficient support for the delivery of cervical cancer projects in Papua New Guinea. This includes coordinating project activities, assisting with reporting and data analysis, developing communications, and supporting relationship management with key internal and external stakeholders.

The role also provides administrative support across key initiatives to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the program.

The role is within the Asia and Pacific Health Program, and reports to Senior Project Officer, Asia and Pacific Health Program. This position has no direct reports.

Skills and Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience in the provision of logistical and administrative support in a similar role within a development, academic, medical or research environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Sound stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders including cross-cultural communication
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint). Experience in Adobe Creative applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) an advantage, but not essential.
• 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.
• Project experience, with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working
• An 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:

To be considered for this role, your application must include a document addressing the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description). Applications that do not address these selection criteria will not be considered

Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Submit your application online before Sunday 22nd June 2025 at 11:30pm.

Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):

Aarti: Talent Acquisition Associate

E: [email protected]

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

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