Deliver nationally significant projects improving public health outcomes.

Your new company
This Federal Government organisation plays a critical role in protecting and improving public health outcomes across Australia. Working within a highly specialised and collaborative team, you'll contribute to nationally significant surveillance programs that support evidence-based decision-making and strengthen Australia's response to emerging public health challenges.These opportunities are ideal for candidates looking to apply their project, program and stakeholder engagement skills within a complex and rewarding health environment.
Your new role
We are seeking both an APS5 Project Officer and an APS6 Senior Project Officer to support the delivery and ongoing management of national public health surveillance programs.
APS6 Senior Project Officer
As the Senior Project Officer, you will work closely with the Program Manager to provide end-to-end project coordination and operational management across complex surveillance programs. You will be responsible for coordinating program delivery, managing stakeholder relationships, supporting data governance processes and overseeing reporting and contract administration activities.
Key responsibilities include:

- Coordinating project and program activities across complex health initiatives
- Managing contracts, procurement and funding administration processes
- Supporting relationships with laboratories, service providers and key stakeholders
- Managing data governance activities and data access requests
- Coordinating reports, publications, communications and dashboard outputs
- Monitoring project risks, milestones and deliverables
- Providing operational and administrative support to support program delivery

APS5 Project Officer
As the Project Officer, you will provide project, operational and administrative support to assist with the day-to-day management of national surveillance programs.
Key responsibilities include:





- Assisting with contract and procurement administration
- Supporting stakeholder engagement and coordination activities
- Assisting with data governance and information management processes
- Supporting reporting, communications and publication activities
- Providing secretariat, meeting coordination and administrative support
- Maintaining project documentation, records and resources
- Supporting reporting and analytics activities

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you will demonstrate:

- Qualifications, knowledge or experience in public health, microbiology, laboratory sciences, epidemiology, health surveillance
- Experience in project coordination, program delivery or operational support from within the APS at the APS5 or APS6 level
- Experience supporting data governance, reporting, analytics or contract management activities is highly desirable
- Solid stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Excellent written communication skills, including report and briefing preparation
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- A high level of attention to detail and problem-solving capability
- The ability to obtain a Baseline Security Clearance

What you'll get in return

- Contract opportunities through to 30 June 2028
- The opportunity to contribute to nationally significant public health programs
- Exposure to complex project and program delivery activities
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Valuable experience working alongside technical experts, healthcare stakeholders and government partners
- Competitive hourly rates and access to a hybrid working arrangement

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email Kylie Garcia now on [email protected]
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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