Strategic Infection Prevention Project Officer

The position of Project Officer is available in a dynamic team, responsible for supporting the work related to transition of Australian guidelines for prevention and control of infection. The role involves end-to-end procurement, project planning and management, contract management, budget preparation, and report writing. Additionally, the successful candidate will provide secretariat support for commission committees and working groups, including arranging meetings, forums, and workshops.

The Project Officer will be responsible for:

• Collating, editing, and drafting meeting papers, correspondence, discussion papers, submissions, consultation materials, briefing notes, and other written materials associated with the program.
• Providing secretariat support for committees and working groups, including preparation of agenda papers, meeting notes, logistics, and other administrative tasks.
• Undertaking project management activities, including input into project planning and documentation; monitoring and reporting on progress of projects; and identifying problems and proposing possible solutions.
• Undertaking procurement and contract management activities, including financial administration and budget preparation and monitoring.
• Collaborating with members of the IPC team and other teams within the commission to support the work of the achievement of the Work Plan and other designated projects.
• Researching, reviewing, and analyzing data, reports, published material, and expert opinion to provide information and advice to support the development of projects and program initiatives.
• Working with the team to create and/or update resources for internal and external audiences.
• Contributing to the operation of the National Hand Hygiene Initiative (NHHI) Help Desk, management of the team email boxes, and other support services for health system staff who use the learning management system and NHHI auditing applications.
• Under direction, liaising with national and state authorities, professional organizations, individuals, government, and non-government organizations, and collaborating with all team members and other areas of the commission to support the work of the commission.
• Other duties as required which may include projects and providing assistance to the commission's corporate functions, such as assistance with reception duties.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Demonstrated experience in providing secretariat and project management support, 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 organizational 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.
• Strong 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 and contract management processes, or demonstrated capacity in procedural procurement and contract management processes.

For further information, please refer to the position description and applicant pack available from the Commission's website. To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application form through the specified portal and upload a CV summarizing your relevant experience, qualifications, and referee details, along with a statement addressing your suitability against each of the selection criteria. Candidates must be Australian citizens to be eligible to apply. This position will be offered in a hybrid model of office-based and working-from-home arrangement, where operationally feasible, with a regular weekly presence in the office required.