Project Officer – Fixed Term Part-Time Position (24 hours/week)
Fixed Term Part-Time Position (24 hours /week)Ashfield location relocating to Newington About Family Planning NSWFamily Planning NSW (FPNSW) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW. As an independent not-for-profit organisation we offer expert clinical care, information and advice for everybody in every family as well as education and training and evidence-based research to support doctors, nurses and other professionals.Family Planning NSW is committed to excellence in meeting the reproductive and sexual health needs of the community. We achieve this by providing best practice, accredited clinical services, enhancing the knowledge and skills of service providers, improving the body of knowledge about reproductive and sexual health through rigorous research and evaluation, and leading international development projects to promote the rights of marginalised people in developing countries. About the roleThe Project Officer plays an important role in supporting the Project Manager in implementation of the SEARCH project, providing secretariat support, compiling resources, drafting reports and attending sites visits as required to meet contractual objectives.The SEARCH project is a pilot project to establish a health service model that will build the capacity of local service providers in regional and rural areas to provide high quality reproductive health services that are sustainable in the long-term. The project targets locations in regional and rural NSW which have the highest reproductive health need and limited access to safe and affordable services, especially for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.The aim of the health service model is to build the capacity of local service providers in regional and rural areas to provide high quality clinical services that are financially sustainable, supplemented by fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) services where necessary. Key Criteria EssentialUndergraduate degree in related field: business, management, public health.Minimum 3 years’ experience in relevant field.Proven success in coordinating projects with an understanding of project methodologyDemonstrated capability in report writing, implementation and reviewKnowledge of current reproductive and sexual health careHigh level interpersonal, oral and written communication skillsHighly organised, efficient and reliable; proven ability to handle multiple tasks at one timeHigh level computer literacy, specifically MS Office applications DesirableRelevant experience in the health sector Mandatory requirements:A Criminal Record CheckEssential pre-employment checks Why work for us:We are a leading and continually growing NFP organisation.We offer a friendly, collaborative team and you will have your contribution valued.Opportunities to grow your career with us.Salary Packaging is offered, increasing take home payPackage up to $88,868 (FTE) part-time pro rata.Family Planning NSW is always on the lookout for talented and passionate individuals to contribute their skills to one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit reproductive and sexual health service organisation.We believe that a diversity of experiences and perspectives will help us build stronger strategies, teams and movements. We strongly encourage First Nations people, people of colour, people living outside of cities, and people living with a disability to apply. We are continually working on becoming a better workplace for everyone. To Apply:Please submit your current Resume and a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the Position description.Please note: If you are unable to view the attached Position Description, please visit our careers page https://careers.fpnsw.org.au and click on the Position Description link bottom of the respective job advert. We will be actively shortlisting for these roles so please don't hesitate to apply.FPNSW is an EEO employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.Closing date for the role will be 19 November 2021. FPNSW do not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.Position Description AUDNewington2127