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SalaryThe Commission leads and coordinates national improvements in healthcare safety and quality. It works in partnership with patients, carers, clinicians, the Australian, state and territory health systems, the private sector, managers and healthcare organisations to achieve a safe, high-quality and sustainable health system.
The Project Officer will work with the Director, Manager and Senior Project Officers to support the work and functions of the program, including project support for the Patient Safety Reporting project.
This work will involve organising and coordinating consultation processes, providing secretariat support to program committees, undertaking literature reviews and analysing information, drafting papers across the program areas, providing project support and working with the corporate areas within the Commission. As such, the position will suit a person who has excellent time management skills, is highly organised and can be flexible in terms of working with different people and with changing priorities.
Duties of the Project Officer will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Undertake project management activities including input into project planning and documentation; assistance with implementation; monitoring and reporting on progress, identifying problems and proposing possible solutions.
- Research, review and analyse data, reports, published material and expert opinion to provide information and advice to support the development of projects and program initiatives.
- Collate, edit and draft meeting papers, correspondence, discussion papers, submissions, consultation materials, briefing notes and other written materials associated with the program.
- Provide secretariat support for committees and expert groups, including preparation of agenda papers, meeting notes, logistics and other administrative tasks.
- Undertake procurement and contract management activities including financial administration and budget preparation and monitoring, including processing invoices and registering contracts in SAP, the Commission’s financial administration system.
- Collaborate with other team members and other program teams within the Commission to support the work of the team.
- Liaise with national and state authorities, professional organisations, individuals and non-government organisations to progress the program’s work priorities.
- Other duties as required which may include projects and providing assistance to the Commission’s corporate functions.
The successful candidate will have:
- Strong conceptual, analytical and research skills, including demonstrated sound judgement and innovative problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated project management skills and experience.
- Demonstrated strong writing skills, including the ability to write high level documents including briefing papers, reviews, submissions and meeting papers.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively and develop productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience support the work of committees.
For further information, please refer to the position description and applicant pack available from the Commission’s website at: https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/careers
To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application form through https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/careers and upload:
- A CV summarising your relevant experience and qualifications
- A two-page cover letter broadly addressing your suitability against both the position description and selection criteria.
PLEASE NOTE: To apply for this role, please apply through the Commission's website, not through SEEK. Only complete applications will be considered. Auto-generated applications will not be considered.
Candidates must be Australian citizens to be eligible to apply.
Questions about the role can be directed to Vannary Sar (02) 9126 3***.
Closing date for applications is midnight, Thursday 8 February 2024.
