We are seeking a highly skilled Project Management Specialist to join our team.
Job Title: Project Management Specialist
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior professional with experience in managing complex projects or programs, preferably within a registry or health research setting.
Main Responsibilities:
* Leading the development, implementation, and monitoring of project plans, tasks, timelines, reporting, and outcomes
* Ensuring consistent, high-quality project management principles, documentation, and reporting processes are upheld throughout projects and procedures
* Guiding data management and integration practices and procedures
* Supporting development and application of best practices across the organisation
* Championing continuous improvement in procedures, workflows, tools, and organisation
* Providing leadership, mentorship, and training to staff, where appropriate
* Delivering accurate, timely responses to data requests and reporting obligations for contributing units, government agencies, and collaborators
* Conducting analysis and interpretation of projects for a variety of audiences, both in writing and verbally
About You
* Essential requirement: Relevant degree in science, health science, public health or related field
* Desirable: relevant higher qualification in data management, analysis, relevant clinical area
* Proven experience in managing complex projects or programs, preferably within a registry or health research setting
* Knowledge of organ transplantation and donation
* Experience in quality improvement initiatives in healthcare settings
* Experience working with large health datasets or clinical quality registries
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills across clinical, research, and government sectors
* Strong understanding of committee governance practices and procedures
* High-level organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and limited direction
* High-level proficiency in both strategic thinking and attention to detail in operational delivery
* Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation
Special Requirements: Some out-of-hours work may be required. Possible travel interstate or overseas.
We offer a competitive salary dependent on current level, experience and qualifications. In addition, we offer up to $15,900 FBT exempt salary packaging and up to $2,650 FBT exempt meals and entertainment packaging.
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance are also available.