The Opportunity
The ORIGINS Project is a longitudinal pregnancy cohort, following 10,000 families over a decade, to improve child and adult outcomes through prevention and early intervention. As the Project moves in to its second phase, which is about strengthening our foundations', we seek a Project Officer to join our team.
The Role
The Project Officer will provide effective and efficient support to members of the ORIGINS Project Management team, particularly in the areas of project document development, reporting, research tasks, meetings and events.
This is a full-time position for a fixed term of 12 months with the possibility of extension. The remuneration package includes access to generous salary packaging.
Your Experience
The successful candidate will have the following skills/qualifications:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in a health, science, policy and/or management related discipline.
- Experience in research and basic research skills, including experience with academic database search strategies and literature reviews.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent computer skills, including experience and aptitude with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, EndNote, Visio (desirable), and InDesign (desirable).
- Able to work independently and with own initiative.
- Able to work collaboratively as part of a large and dynamic group.
- Independent thinker.
- Interest and enthusiasm relevant to improving child health, wellbeing and development.
The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check and Proof of working rights in Australia prior to commencement.
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available here.
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria outlined in the job description to applications@telethonkids.org.au.
Please quote the position title of the role you are applying for in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact: Erika Hagemann
Email: erika.hagemann@telethonkids.org.au
Closing date: 5pm Friday 24 May 2019.
The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for positions with the Institute to support our aim of improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families and to continue to build a culturally competent, respectful and safe place to work.