Project Officer

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 11 Months Contract with the possibility of extension and/or permanency

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C (PN 58009)

Salary: $125,344 – $134,527 (Plus 12% Super)

Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT

Section: Clinical Forensic Medical Services

Closing Date:4th September 2025

What can we offer you:

Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

Flexible working conditions.

Access to Employee Assistance Program.

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Access to discounted gym membership.

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Access to onsite Physiotherapists.

Onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About the Role:

Clinical Forensic Medical Services (CFMS) is a specialised forensic unit within CHS providing medical services in matters involving sexual assault, domestic violence, deaths, persons in custody, and specialised police procedures. This work involves highly sensitive and often traumatic material, requiring all staff to hold AFP security clearance and undergo psychological screening. CFMS is the only forensic unit in Australia managing the full spectrum of forensic cases and has a unique opportunity to strengthen service provision and embed research as core business.

This project-focused role will lead the development and implementation of secure data systems, digitisation initiatives, and research activities to improve service delivery and inform policy. The position supports staff training, maintains key partnerships, and promotes the publication of research findings.

This position is a full-time Canberra Health Services appointment for a one-year term. The successful applicant will be based at Canberra Hospital within Canberra Health Services.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

To Apply:

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together

Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Cassandra Noble at or at

Job: General/Administrative

Salary Range: 125, ,527.00

Closing Date: 04/Sep/2025, 8:59:00 AM