JR0000014230 Project Officer

• Fixed Term - 2 Years| Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 7 | $100,233 - $110,954 p.a.
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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College of Medicine and Public Health

At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

As a key member of the College Executive Support Team, the Project Officer plays a pivotal role in coordinating, supporting, and delivering executive-led projects, programs, and initiatives that align with the strategic and operational priorities of both the College and the University.

Working under broad direction and reporting to the Senior Executive Officer, the Project Officer operates with a high degree of autonomy and collaborates closely with members of the college executive team. The role requires proactive engagement across a matrix environment, fostering strong relationships within college teams and with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

This position acts as a vital link between college leadership and the broader university community, ensuring effective communication, alignment, and execution of strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will be expected to manage their own workload and priorities, guided by the College's objectives and operating within established policies and external requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Proven experience in project coordination or project management within complex environments.
• High-level interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in working with executives or senior managers and stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong research, analytical and written communication skills across a broad range of university areas with an ability to critically synthesise and convey information.
• A commitment to quality outcomes with high attention to detail and the ability to understand a broader strategic context.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gymand childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000014230 Project Officer
• You are required to submit your CV, and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• If you have any questions regarding applying for this role, please contact Julie Rayner
• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy
  

Please be advised that applications submitted without a Suitability Statement addressing the Key Position Capabilities will not be considered.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Tuesday, 26 August 2025.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.