Project Officer

• Part time/Full time (0.8 – 1.0 FTE) Fixed Term until 2026

• Exciting opportunity to join the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre providing project administrative support

• Base Salary $91,644 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) within the Faculty of Medicine and Health are looking for a Project Officer to provide project administrative support on a recently awarded partnership grant between the CTC, NSW Health, the Agency for Clinical Innovation, eHealth and Local Health Districts. Using Implementation Science research methods we will address pressing, fundamental questions for our partners about Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs), in heart failure, diabetes, chronic obstructive lung disease, chronic kidney disease, and musculoskeletal health that demonstrates international leadership through knowledge generation, translation and engagement.

This Program encompasses 5 themes: Theme 1- addresses the acceptability of PROMs by all stakeholders; Theme 2- addresses the presentation of PROMs data to support clinical decision making and to provide benchmarking for jurisdictions; Theme 3- addresses the timing of PROMs collection; Theme 4- addresses statistical considerations in the adjustment for comorbidities; and Theme 5- investigates the optimal use of aggregated PROMs data to guide service level decisions. The Project Officer will be required to coordinate meetings, set agendas, prepare grant reports and PowerPoint presentations, manage budgets and liaise with Government, clinical and research stakeholders of various levels.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• coordinate meetings, set agendas, take minutes for the steering committee and 5 Theme Working Groups

• prepare grant progress reports, lay summaries and deposit academic publications

• prepare PowerPoint presentations for progress meetings

• manage the University of Sydney study budgets

• assist with the recruitment of staff and PhD candidates to the project including assisting with access to Workday

• liaise with senior Ministry of Health staff and consumers on the project

• may be required to physically attend meetings in Camperdown and St. Leonards.

About you

• has completed a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Health Sciences or other health related field

• has prior experience with project management

• has prior experience within a health research environment

• experience utilising Sapphire grant management system will be advantageous

• has high proficiency with the full suite of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

• excellent stakeholder management skills, able to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders of various levels.

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Mouhamed El Chami Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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