Project Officer - Rural And Remote Training

Project Officer (Rural and Remote Training)

Rural Clinical School of WA (RCSWA)

• Opportunity for an aspiring or experienced Project Officer
• Based in Broome in regional Western Australia
• Level 6 / part-time 0.4 FTE on a fixed term basis until December 2024
• Base salary range: $87,460 – $92,430 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation
• Broome district allowance of $7,220 per annum (pro-rata) is applicable

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The Rural Clinical School of Western Australia within the Medical School of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, provides rural clinical training for WA medical students. The RCSWA spans a breadth of 3,500kms across multiple sites in WA to provide a positive rural educational experience, increase the quantity and quality of the rural workforce and in turn improve health outcomes in Rural and Remote Australia.

Located in the Broome office of the Rural Clinical School of WA (RCSWA), the Project Officer will cover the Kimberley office within the Kimberley/Pilbara Regional Training Hub as part of the Integrated Rural Training Pipeline (IRTP). This position is supported by a statewide virtual team of Project Officers and medical coordinators to plan and implement local initiatives to increase and retain the Kimberley medical workforce.

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will, under limited direction, work with staff on the Integrated Rural Training Pipeline (IRTP) project. You will liaise with staff in order to assist in planning, developing and implementing the project. Building positive relationships with external stakeholders is an essential part of this position and there may also be broader portfolio responsibilities.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Substantial relevant administrative experience at an appropriate level
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills including the ability to consult with a range of staff
• Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and work productively as part of a team

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: P21 41 POSITION DESCRIPTION [Project OfficerRural and Remote Health] - Position Number [319378] - Level [6].pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday, 1 March 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Fraser Adam at fraser.adam@rcswa.edu.au

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised: 01 Feb 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Mar 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time