The Project Officer will be responsible for leading work, as directed by the Senior Advisor, HAI and Infection Prevention and Control, and Stream Director, on a range of support activities for the NSQHS Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard. These include the National Hand Hygiene Initiative and the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare, and the development of guidance and educational resources relating to these, as well as contributing to broader activities to support the Commission's work on HAIs and infection prevention and control. This will include researching the available literature and undertaking analysis of data and information to inform policy and resources; project management; healthcare worker education resource development; stakeholder engagement; facilitation of meetings and working groups; preparation of project documentation; and, collaborating with other program areas across the Commission.
Duties of the Project Officer will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- 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 project management activities, including input into project planning and documentation; monitoring and reporting on progress of projects; and identifying problems and proposing possible solutions.
- Undertake procurement and contract management activities including financial administration and budget preparation and monitoring.
- Collaborate with members of the AURA/IPC/HAI team and other program teams within the Commission to support the work of the achievement of the Work Plan and other designated projects.
- 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.
- Work with the team to create and/or update resources for internal and external audiences.
- Under direction, liaise with national and state authorities, professional organisations, individuals, government and non-government organisations; and collaborate with all team members and other areas of the Commission to support the work of the Commission.
- Demonstrated experience in secretariat support and project management, including the ability to manage, and report on, budgets.
- Strong conceptual, analytical and research skills, including demonstrated sound. judgement and innovative problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated high level organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and show initiative in meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to produce high level documents including briefing papers, reviews, submissions, correspondence and meeting papers that clearly communicate complex issues in a manner appropriate for the audience.
- Robust interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively and develop productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Knowledge of government processes, particularly in regard to procurement processes, or demonstrated capacity in procedural procurement processes.
- A CV summarising your relevant experience, qualifications and referee details (one of which must be your current supervisor).
- A statement addressing your suitability against each of the selection criteria (no more than 2 pages in total).
Questions about the role can be directed to Girish Swaminathan (02) 9126 3507.
📌 Aps6 Project Officer, Hai/Ipc
🏢 Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
📍 Sydney