Clinics Project Officer

Join our team at Curtin University as a Project Officer! We are looking for someone to take on the coordination of the day to day activities in our student-led Cockburn Clinic, in addition to providing development and implementation support of small and large scale projects, under the guidance of our Project Lead.

This position will play a crucial role within the Curtin Clinics Program, with a particular focus on the implementation of the revised Clinics structure, specifically at the Cockburn Clinic. This position also offers the opportunity to assist the Clinics Project Lead in establishing new Clinics Sites, subject to time availability.  

In this role, you will, but are not limited to:

• Manage project communications and liaise with stakeholders.
• Assist with the development of business cases and project initiation documentation.
• Coordinate project plans and initiatives.
• Provide executive support to project committees and stakeholder meetings.
• Identify impacts and risks associated with the project.
• Undertake project research tasks, compile and analyse data, and draft project reports.

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills for this role, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Choose Curtin?

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life.

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes a gym, day-care centre, a medical centre, art gallery, endless food options including a supermarket, beautiful gardens, end-of-trip facilities, good parking, and excellent public transport connections.

• Global Excellence: Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings.
• Rewards Beyond Salary: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) with cash out options*, customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise; as well as Hotel and Health Insurance discounts.
• Time Well-Spent: Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave. Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Leave (5 days)*, Study Leave, and Community Service Leave. Plus 18% more observed days off - enjoy 12 Public Holidays each year (including Easter Tuesday!), and 2 extra University Days over the Christmas/New Year Period (see EBA 51.1 and 51.9).
• Recognition for Prior Service: Curtin recognises prior service for long service leave purposes. New Curtin employees may be* eligible if they have worked for an Australian University, public service or other recognised institution.
• Health and Wellness: Our on-campus Medical Centre prioritises Curtin staff and students. Join Curtin's Healthy Lifestyle Program, with up to 2 hours per week of paid time off to engage in University-approved healthy lifestyle activities. Explore Curtin’s wellbeing locations at https://tinyurl.com/mtyf3vad

For more information about our university and benefits, please visit www.curtin.edu.au.

Join us!

Please provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (as outlined below), and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
Selection Criteria

• Completion of relevant degree with subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated organisational/project management skills with the ability to coordinate and implement project activities.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and oral communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with a diverse range of people and with cross cultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrated effective written communication skills with the ability to construct clear and concise reports.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple and often competing tasks with attention to accuracy and detail within deadlines.
• Proven ability to work well in a team, including respecting difference, leading, supporting others, accepting direction, and working to group goals.
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills.

• Demonstrated understanding of student placement requirements.
• Experience in operations of community health services clinics.

• Previous experience in a tertiary environment.

To view a copy of the Position Description, please copy and paste the following link into your web browser: 

https://tinyurl.com/277sxdaf

Applications close: 2pm AWST Tuesday 6th August 2024

Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.

You will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number.

Inclusion and Diversity at Curtin

We are committed to ensuring that Curtin has an inclusive environment, free from harassment, in which all students, staff and the community feel respected, valued and welcome.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to enable people with disability to participate fully in our recruitment, selection and appointment processes.
Disclaimer 

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.