Project Support Officer Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to support our team as a Project Support Officer.
The ideal candidate will have experience in project governance functions, including working with expert advisory committees. They will also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor delivery of complex information to suit its intended audience.
As a Project Support Officer, you will be responsible for providing project support expertise through the development and management of a broad number of projects. This will include progress reporting, risk assessment and management, and financial management.
You will also oversee the secretariat functions for numerous advisory committees, including Senior Executive research governance committees and working groups. In addition, you will liaise with a broad range of stakeholders, including internal and external stakeholders, and facilitate cross-agency or multi-agency planning of project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and manage multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and quality delivery
* Provide project support expertise, including progress reporting, risk assessment and management, and financial management
* Oversee secretariat functions for advisory committees, including minutes, briefings, and communications
* Liaise with stakeholders, including internal and external stakeholders, to achieve desired project outcomes
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Highly developed project support skills, including experience with project governance functions
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Demonstrated capacity to engage positively with a broad range of stakeholders
* Demonstrated people management and supervision skills
* Tertiary qualifications in a health-related discipline (e.g., Public Health, Epidemiology, health science, allied health and medical disciplines)
About Our Team:
Our team is responsible for delivering military medicine and healthcare services to the Australian Defence Force. We enable a healthy, ready, and supported force from enlistment through to transition.
We foster evidence-based policy, programs, and practice, and we are committed to excellence in everything we do.
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, including health research, policy development, and program implementation.
Benefits:
* Opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, including health research, policy development, and program implementation
* Collaborative and dynamic work environment
* Ongoing professional development opportunities
How to Apply:
To apply for this role, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and qualifications.