Senior Project Officer
ASHM is a not-for-profit organisation seeking an experienced Senior Project Officer (SPO) to lead the delivery of high-quality health programs within our National Policy and Education division. The role is responsible for managing innovative projects, leading stakeholder engagement, and driving policy and advocacy efforts. You will have the chance to work with clinical experts, influence national health policy, and help shape the direction of critical health programs.
About You
You are a strategic and motivated mid-to-senior level Project Officer with experience delivering complex health programs. You thrive in leadership roles, confidently guiding cross-functional teams and managing competing priorities in dynamic, fast-paced environments. With a strong understanding of the health sector, you bring excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills, along with the ability to drive projects from planning through to successful delivery.
Is adaptable, proactive, and genuinely committed to improving health outcomes
Brings experience in project management
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Is delivery-focused and comfortable working to milestones, budgets, and reporting deadlines
Can confidently coordinate cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities with ease
Demonstrates leadership, ownership, initiative, and accountability
Is highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to maintain strong governance, documentation, and reporting systems
Communicates clearly and effectively with diverse stakeholders across programs and partners
Location: Sydney or Melbourne
Employment status: Full-time fixed term (12 months contract)
Salary: $75,000 to $90,000 + super + salary packaging
Salary based on skills and experience
About ASHM Health
ASHM is a peak professional body representing healthcare professionals working in HIV, BBVs, and sexual and reproductive health. We partner without prejudice, working collaboratively to develop workforce capacity and strengthen health systems to uphold the dignity and rights of people facing stigma and barriers to care.
An independent community of practice, ASHM is a trusted organisation and accredited charity that develops resources and guidelines, delivers training, runs conferences, and advocates passionately for the needs of our members and communities.
Our members and supporters are health workers, community organisers, policy makers, health promoters, medical students, professionals, and specialists – all united to eliminate harm from these diseases, improve wellbeing and to protect our diverse communities.
Our values
ASHM prioritises collaboration, best practices, transparency, community ties, cultural respect, privacy, and addressing social inequities for continual quality improvement.
Benefits of working at ASHM Health
Flexibility:



Hybrid working and flexible hours to help support balance and adaptability in how we work
Great benefits: Competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including not-for-profit salary packaging, novated leasing, and fringe benefit tax concessions
Extra time to recharge: In addition to annual leave loading, we offer two extra paid days off over the Christmas and New Year period
Support for growing families: Paid parental leave to eligible employees
Wellbeing matters: Employee Assistance Program and a flexible, caring work environment that supports balance and mental wellbeing
Purpose-driven work: Be part of an organisation that values ethics, integrity, and social impact
Key Responsibilities
Manage discrete and complex health projects and committees, ensuring alignment with ASHM's strategic goals and sector priorities
Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, risk registers, and monitoring frameworks; monitor and evaluate projects for continuous improvement and share insights with the team and management
Support business development, identifying opportunities for collaboration and innovation in the sector
Supervise junior staff and coordinate workplans, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to standard
Contribute to planning and reporting, including proposal development, team updates, and accurate meeting documentation
Identify, assess, and manage project risks and mitigation strategies
Develop and maintain effective relationships with funders, clinicians, community organisations, government and non-government organisations, and professional societies
Manage project budgets, monitor expenditure, and ensure financial accountability
Contribute to policy and advocacy within project areas
Prepare accurate and timely financial and activity reports for funders
Oversee the development of training materials and resources tailored to clinical needs in project countries
Contribute to policy development and advocacy efforts within relevant project areas
Skills and Abilities
Strategic thinking and problem-solving, financial and analytical acumen
Proven skills in the successful management of health-related projects, including stakeholder engagement, workplan development and delivery, compliance, budget management and reporting
Proven ability to establish and maintain stakeholder relationships at an operational and strategic level with excellent written and verbal communication
Skills to lead and support staff across multiple projects,



promoting collaboration and performance
Ability to evaluate and improve program delivery using data and stakeholder feedback
Proficient in project and learning management tools (e.g. ClickUp, LMS, LearnDash) and Microsoft Office
Cultural competence and cross-cultural communication
High-level organisational and time management skills
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment
Qualifications and Experience
Tertiary qualifications in health, allied health, education, strategy, business management, or a related field; or current enrolment in such a program; or equivalent relevant experience
A clinical background with experience in the BBV/STI sector is desirable
Demonstrated experience in project management and sound understanding of project management principles
Experience in working to and reporting on budgets and work plans
Experience supervising staff across multiple projects or workstreams, with a focus on collaboration, performance support, and team development
Willingness to travel for work as needed (domestically)
Eligibility
Open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, or applicants with valid work rights only.
ASHM Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We particularly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.
At ASHM, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. As a leading organisation representing health professionals in HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexual and reproductive health across Australia and New Zealand, we prioritise cultural safety and responsiveness in all we do. We are also dedicated to our Reconciliation journey. If you're interested in this role but feel your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, you may still be the right fit for this or other roles at ASHM.
ASHM Commitments
ASHM Health is a Child Safe organisation. Candidates are required to abide by ASHM's policies, including the code of conduct, child protection, prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and fraud (PSEAH) and corruption management.
We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals, candidates of all ages, and individuals of any or no religious beliefs.
Pre-Employment Checks
Candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including a Police check and counter-terrorism check.
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📌 Senior Project Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Ashm Health
📍 Sydney