Project Officer

1 week ago


Perth, Western Australia The University of Western Australia Full time $95,231 - $100,643 per year
  • Join the WA Health Translation Network to support the delivery of strategic projects across WA's medical, academic, and service sectors.
  • Help deliver initiatives that bring together researchers, clinicians, and consumers to improve health outcomes across WA.
  • Part-time (0.6FTE) to full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months, with the possibility to extend.
  • Base salary range: $95,231 – $100,643 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The WA Health Translation Network (WAHTN) is a collaboration of twenty-one Partner Organisations across WA's health and medical research, academic and service delivery sectors. WAHTN is accredited by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) as a Research Translation Centre and is a member of the Australian Health Research Alliance (AHRA). The role of WAHTN is to enable, facilitate and support the timely translation of innovative research into improved health service delivery and patient care. We support high quality translational health research; build research interest and capability with and across our Partner Organisations; facilitate genuine consumer and community involvement in health research; and build collaborative partnerships between health researchers, clinicians, educators, consumers, health providers and industry to promote research excellence and increase scale and national competitiveness.

UWA acts as the Centre Agent on behalf of the Partner Organisations and provides business support to the WAHTN.

About the opportunity

  • Contribute to the delivery of WAHTN's strategic objectives by assisting in the coordination and implementation of key projects.
  • Work in close partnership with the Operations Manager to ensure projects are executed effectively.
  • Provide support for broader WAHTN activities across WA's health and medical research sector.

About you

  • A relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency in the health and medical sector.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to support multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a complex environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing project support, including tracking progress, maintaining documentation and supporting reporting processes.
  • High level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft, edit and format reports, correspondence, and other project materials clearly and professionally.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to quickly learn new systems and platforms relevant to project coordination.

Position description: Position Description - Project Officer

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Jason Lenzo at

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 10 September 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia's top university.

Learn more about us.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.


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