Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Duration: Fixed Term Until 31 December 2029

Remuneration: $100K-$107K (based on experience) + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading

Location: Kensington, Sydney, New South Wales

To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

About The Kirby Institute:

The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.

Why Your Role Matters:

The Project Officer supports the Asia and Pacific Health Program by coordinating and managing cervical cancer projects in the Pacific. The role involves project coordination, reporting, communication development, stakeholder engagement, and administrative assistance to ensure efficient project delivery.

This position is within the Asia and Pacific Health Program and reports to the Senior Project Officer and has no direct reports.

Skills and Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience in the provision of practical and proactive project support and administrative services to project team and stakeholders including
  • coordination of workshops and meetings, minute taking, manage assigned actions and follow-ups and project status reporting;
  • processing invoices, expense reimbursements, purchase orders and credit card reconciliations;
  • travel bookings, procurement of field consumables, purchase orders and shipping.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Sound stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint). Experience in Adobe Creative applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) an advantage, but not essential.
• Project experience, with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here

How to Apply:

Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Submit your application online before 7^th January 2025 at 11:55pm.

To be considered for this role, your application must include a document addressing the Selection Criteria (skills and experience in the job advert). A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):

Aarti: Talent Acquisition Coordinator

E: a.aarti@unsw.edu.au

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.