We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented Project Officers to support the day-to-day delivery of our primary health care programs. The ideal candidate will work as part of a dynamic team, bringing their skills and expertise to ensure the successful outcomes of projects that build the nursing workforce and improve the health of Australian communities.

Workplace culture and benefits

• A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven workplace
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Salary packaging options available for not-for-profit employees

Two positions are available

• 0.8 FTE Project Officer: 12-month fixed term contract
• 1.0 FTE Project Officer: 24-month fixed term contract

Key Responsibilities:
Program Delivery

• Regularly communicate and work with Programs Manager and the individual program team members to ensure the program milestones and deliverables are achieved to a high quality.
• Coordinate the day-to-day activities for assigned projects.
• Coordinate logistics for participant activities, which may include venue bookings, catering, technical support, invoicing and participant communications.
• Assist with stakeholder management, including participant management, engagement of internal and external stakeholders and APNA members.
• Prepare and review reports, schedules and documents for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with the Quality Improvement and Data Collection Frameworks
• Support designated project participants – both primary health care nurses and organisations -through the provision of information, administrative assistance, and project coordination.

Essential Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Written communication: prepares and contributes to clear, concise and grammatically correct written communications in consultation with the broader team.
• Information technology: proficient in use of and / or willing to become proficient in use of information technology and software including MS Office suite.
• Data analytics: Willing to learn new software, platforms and systems of data collection and move towards constructing basic charts and recognise patterns or outliers.

Personal attributes and skills:

• Verbal communication: clearly explains information and listens to feedback. Speaks clearly and concisely. Uses a polite and considerate manner when dealing with others.
• Organising and planning: Develops and implements systems and procedures to guide the work of self, identifies priority tasks.
• Organisational awareness: recognises the formal structure or hierarchy of an organisation and its policies and procedures.
• Teamwork: Cooperates and works well with others. Collaborates and shares information. Accommodates and works well with the different working styles of others.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in project delivery
• A broad understanding of the primary health care environment desirable

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