Job description
Project officer
Immediate start
12 Months Contract - with possible extension
Location – ACT, NSW, QLD
Must be Australian citizen.
DFP Recruitment is seeking a Project Officer for our government Client. Our Federal Government Client is responsible for national digital health services and systems, with a focus on engagement, innovation, clinical quality, and safety.
The Project Officer will coordinate and assist in a range of moderately complex to complex project support activities, program and project management, with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability.
Job Responsibilities:
Key Skills
Required skills and qualifications:
To Apply:
If this sounds like the role for you, please submit an updated copy of your resume in MS Word format by hitting APPLY NOW or contact Deepika at dbhasin@dfp.com.au.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
Immediate start
12 Months Contract - with possible extension
Location – ACT, NSW, QLD
Must be Australian citizen.
DFP Recruitment is seeking a Project Officer for our government Client. Our Federal Government Client is responsible for national digital health services and systems, with a focus on engagement, innovation, clinical quality, and safety.
The Project Officer will coordinate and assist in a range of moderately complex to complex project support activities, program and project management, with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support the coordination of actions and projects outlined in the Interoperability Plan's priority areas and other digital health projects.
- Collaborate and engage with stakeholders at a high level, both internal and externa, building and maintaining strong relationships to ensure the smooth delivery of project milestones.
- Contribute to the development of strategic plans, discussion papers and initiatives related to digital health and interoperability.
- Assist with preparation of progress reports and updates to the Director Interoperability, and other key stakeholders as required.
- Assist with the management of procurement, contracts, and finance requirements.
Key Skills
- Highly organised with sound knowledge of digital health and digital transformation projects.
- Flexibility to work on multiple projects and priorities, and the ability to pivot between different projects and activities.
- Demonstrated experience in supporting digital health projects, creating and managing integrated project schedules that align dependencies and deliverables, track progress, and minimise project risk.
- High-level stakeholder engagement skills and be able to understand, negotiate and resolve complex, difficult, and/or sensitive issues.
- Assist with the management of procurement, contracts, and finance requirements.
- Good written and oral communication skills, assist in the preparation of ministerial briefs, agendas, papers, and reports.
Required skills and qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Project Officer with large organisations
- Adept with MS Office Suite
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to engage with numerous stakeholders via several means, e.g. workshop facilitation.
- Knowledge of health or digital health projects
- Project management qualification or relevant work experience desirable
To Apply:
If this sounds like the role for you, please submit an updated copy of your resume in MS Word format by hitting APPLY NOW or contact Deepika at dbhasin@dfp.com.au.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
