Project Officer, Pacific

• Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness
• Full time role based in NSW, QLD or VIC (Flexible work from home arrangements available)
• Closing Date: Thursday the 28th of August 2025

ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25 countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Foundation currently manages a portfolio of programs across Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Timor-Leste. With no country offices in these locations, The Foundation works in close partnership with Ministries of Health, research institutes, intergovernmental agencies and other non-governmental organisations to deliver projects.

The Pacific and Timor-Leste (PTL) portfolio is entering a key phase of transition and sustainability planning, with an emphasis on strengthening local capacity and, where relevant, supporting the handover of activities to national Ministries of Health and other partners.

The Project Officer (PO) will play a central role in supporting this work across a diverse portfolio of projects, including the transition of the Pacific Trachoma Program, and other initiatives across the Pacific and Timor Leste. The role will work with the PTL team to coordinate project activities, support contract management, monitor and report on progress, ensure risk and compliance requirements are met, and contribute to knowledge capture and lessons-learned processes. The PO will also help maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to safeguard the impact and sustainability of The Foundation's work in the region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Program Coordinator and Program Manager to support delivery of the Pacific and Timor-Leste portfolio, including activities related to the transition of the Pacific Trachoma Program and the sustainable handover of activities to Ministries of Health and other partners.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and reporting of program activities, including preparing inputs for internal and external reporting requirements.
• Leads Annual Reflections processes
• Organise and support key meetings with a diverse array of stakeholders, including MOHs, WHO, research institutes and NGOs, including taking notes and tracking actions
• Work alongside the Global Operations Coordinator and other cross divisional support roles to ensure they have the information and instructions they need to do support tasks
• Provide back-up operational support as needed, including registering contracts and purchase orders
• Undertake desk-based research of expert material to inform program development, policy and practices
• Assist in drafting briefs and presentations for government, donors or other audiences
• Maintain project and partner records and files through platforms such as Sharepoint and Accelerator
• Upload program and CO photos and associated child consent forms to FHF internal platform, PhotoShelter
• Carry out other duties as requested
  by the manager to support the effective delivery of the Pacific and Timor-Leste portfolio

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Experience within a Project Officer role, preferably within a similar context
• Knowledge of end-to-end project management principles in a Program context, including budgeting and reporting.
• The ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Proven ability to influence and work with multiple internal stakeholders and communicate your needs and context effectively.

How we recognise your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you. Including:

• Generous salary packaging, we provide access to not-for-profit salary packaging options, which will increase your take home pay.
• Flexible work environment, we focus on output, not hours and enable you to prioritise your health and wellbeing
• Generous leave allowances
• Ongoing commitment to your continuous learning and career development, through tailored leadership and professional development programs, and focused development conversations.

To find out more about our benefits click here

APPLICATIONS

Please apply directly using the "Apply" button. Your application should include a CV and, preferably, a cover letter that outlines your interest in the role and addresses the key criteria listed in the "Key Responsibilities", and "What you need to succeed" sections of the advertisement.

Applications Close:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children and community partners in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

Please note: We will not be accepting CV's via agencies for this role.