Project Officer (HEO 5)

• Based in UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance at the City East campus
• Part-time (0.6 FTE), 12 month fixed term contract
• Commencement Salary: $71,205 pro rata per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

As the Project Officer, you will support the Department of Rural Health's (DRH)  research efforts and work primarily within the project titled ifarmwell . The project’s mission is to equip farming families and their support network with tools that prevent or reduce the negative impact stressful situations like drought have on their lives, so they can make better decisions and have more time and energy to focus on the things that make them feel fulfilled and happy.

Along with supporting the research efforts relating to the co-design, evaluation, and dissemination of the ifarmwell online self-help interventions, you will also contribute to the development and delivery of well-being focused training to members of the rural community, in particular to farmers, using evidence-based and culturally appropriate methods. This key role is critical to the success of the ifarmwell project.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

About UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance

At UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance, we shape community wellbeing by educating future health professionals, producing graduates who contribute to the future health workforce. We deliver solutions-based research that addresses global health needs, working with industry and the community to solve critical health challenges.

The University of South Australia’s Department of Rural Health (DRH) is aligned to UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance within the portfolio of the Dean: Clinical Education and Equity, it is a multidisciplinary team of academics and professional staff.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide project management and high-level administrative support to the implementation of communication/marketing and commercialisation plans of the ifarmwell project
• Contribute to the co-design and promotion of online self-help interventions for the ifarmwell project, designed to improve the well-being of all Australians, regardless of where they live
• Under the guidance of the Senior Research Fellow, contribute to a wide range of DRH programs that encourage students to pursue a career in rural health care
• Create and deliver interactive, evidence-based wellbeing workshops ensuring they are culturally and contextually appropriate for members of the farming community

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant health or mental health discipline
• Understanding of farming in Australia in particular agriculture
• Project management experience, along with demonstrated ability to contribute to the planning and management of projects
• Demonstrated mental health-related clinical experience and/ or extensive experience in the development and delivery of mental health-related written resources and interactive training and workshops
• High level verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to contribute to a high performing team-based environment while working with initiative and self-direction

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Competitive salary negotiated under the Enterprise bargaining agreement
• Generous superannuation contributions of up to 17%
• Employee assistance and development programs
• A variety of leave arrangements

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Sara Heidrich, Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 3474.

Applications close: 11.30pm Tuesday 19 October 2021

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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