Project Officer Sensw

Classification: ANU Officer level 6/7 (Administration)
Salary package: $89,134 - $102,600 per annum (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation
Term: Part time,Continuing (Contingent Funded) (Up to 14 hours per week)

College overview
ANU has an international reputation for research and education relevant to the health and well-being of the population of Australia, as well as that of the developing world. This is achieved through discovery research, applied research in health service settings, research-led teaching in health and medical sciences, and the translation of research findings into practice and policy. The ANU College of Health and Medicine comprises the School of Medicine and Psychology, the John Curtin School of Medical Research and the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health. These schools work together to deliver world-class research and education across the spectrum of medicine and health-related fields, working in partnership with the health sector at local, national, and international levels.

School overview
The ANU School of Medicine and Psychology (SMP) works to advance human health and wellbeing, enhancing the lives of individuals and strengthening communities, including those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples, in the ACT, NSW and beyond. By integrating the disciplines of medicine and psychology we aim to unlock the secrets of health and wellbeing, develop impactful therapies, solve national and international health problems, and lead impactful social change. To do this we conduct collaborative, courageous, transformational, and translational research, integrating perspectives, knowledge, and techniques from multiple disciplines. We develop excellent, adaptable, resilient, and innovative clinicians, academics and health care leaders of the future who work in partnership with their patients and colleagues to provide optimal care for individuals while strengthening the stem and society they work in. We partner with discovery-focussed and population researchers, healthcare providers, government, commercial and not for profit organisations and communities.

The ANU Rural Clinical School (RCS) forms part of the School of Medicine and Psychology and is an established program funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health under the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training Program (RHMTP). The RCS has five rural campuses across south-east New South Wales, and trains medical students in the region. The SENSW Regional Training Hub is led by the head of the RCS, and has the following objectives:

• Improve the coordination of the stages of medical training to enable maximum exposure to rural medicine;
• Identify students with rural intent and facilitate access to rural training opportunities;
• Develop regional training capacity by supporting current supervisors of clinical training, assisting health services in obtaining accreditation for new training positions, and supporting local medical practitioners to become clinical supervisors;
• Strengthen existing, and develop new, connections with key stakeholders to improve the continuity of training for medical students/trainees within their region; and
• Identify regional medical workforce needs and use this information to prioritise activity.

Position Overview
The Project Officer is a part-time position (0.4FTE), is based in Goulburn, though is occasionally required to travel to other RCS locations in the region. The position works with a degree of autonomy, under the direction of the Hub Manager, South-East NSW Regional Training Hub and other Hub staff, and liaise and engage with regional RCS staff and relevant rural communities to support and implement the objectives of the RTH program.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant via:

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit

For more information about the position please contact Project Manager South-East New South Wales Training Hub, Jennifer Gordon, E:

Application information
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV)which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.