Senior Project Officer
Job No:
70182
Location:
Melbourne, VIC
- Join a national not for profit organisation supporting parents with raising happy, healthy children
- Excellent remuneration from $101,824 PLUS super + fantastic leave provisions
- Melbourne based, full-time (part time will be considered for the right candidate) 12-month fixed term contract
About the Parenting Research Centre
At the Parenting Research Centre, we seek better outcomes for children by increasing effectiveness and fostering innovation in the way families are supported in their parenting.
We work collaboratively with our clients to deliver tailored, outcomes-focused solutions based on the best available evidence.
We are a leading intermediary organisation that brings scientific rigour to the practical task of improving the quality and effectiveness of services and supports provided to children and families.
The Parenting Research Centre helps its clients to solve problems and achieve their intended outcomes by:
- Undertaking rigorous analytical evaluations and quality improvement research;
- Making evidence accessible and useful to decision makers through best-practice knowledge synthesis, translation and exchange; and
- Improving service quality and effectiveness with evidence-informed practice design and implementation support.
The Parenting Research Centre works with governments and community organisations in the fields of health education and welfare.
The Parenting Research Centre is an independent not-for-profit organisation supported by government funding and fee for service.
About the Opportunity
The Parenting Research Centre (PRC) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Project Officer to join their Melbourne based team.
Reporting to the Director of Operations, you'll be responsible for making contributions to tender development and towards the integration of operations and quality management systems of the PRC.
More specifically, some of your key duties will include, but may not be limited to:
- Writing and preparing tender and grant applications;
- Assisting in developing project plans, budgets and relevant business models;
- Coordinating people resources required to complete applications;
- Providing support and expertise to other project staff on project management systems, tools and methodologies;
- Assisting in the preparation, monitoring and reporting of service agreement deliverables; and
- Providing leadership in Quality Management activities within PRC.
To be considered for this role, you'll have first and foremost exceptional written and verbal commications skills. These are essential for this role to ensure high quality and accuracy in report writing and tender and grant applications. With excellent interpersonal skill, you'll be comfortable working in a collaborative team environment, and be able to liaise with senior internal and external stakeholders.
Comprehensive knowledge of project management methodologies and Qualifications or training in Project Management or relation field are essential. In addition, you'll be able to demonstrate experience in successfully planning, implementing and reviewing complex and mulitfaceted projects to deliver effective outcomes on-time, and within budgets. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including such as Visio and MS project will be required.
Importantly, you'll also have a good understanding of Continuous Quality Improvement including experience in development and coordination of Quality Management Systems.
Your ability to work under pressure will see you succeed in this fast paced and dynamic role. Additionally, knowledge and an understanding of an evidence based approach to addressing issues facing families caring for children with high and complex needs will be highly regarded, as will experience in mentoring and managing staff.
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About the Benefits
In recognition of your hard work and enthusiasm, you will have the opportunity to further develop your experience in a growing organisation.
Other benefits of working at PRC include:
- A supportive, flexible and autonomous working environment;
- 5 weeks annual leave each year with the option to purchase additional leave;
- Support to develop your skills and practice; and
- Opportunity to be part of exciting projects and make a difference in the lives of parents and children.
Best of all, you will gain tremendous satisfaction in this rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to support parents with raising happy and healthy children.
If you're ready to take on an exciting role within a supportive and dynamic organisation — Apply Now!
Please Note: Applications close Monday 10th August, 2015