Senior Project Officer

Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.  

• Part Time Opportunity (0.8FTE/ 4 Days per week)
• Health Translation Hub, Randwick, NSW   
• Fixed Term Contract ending September, 2028
• Hybrid working environment (2 days per week in the office)

Pro-Rata Salary Range of $96,900 Base to $107,400 Base (dependent on experience, skills and capabilities). Plus 12% Superannuation and access to Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging with a value of up to $15,900. 

The RESist-NCD: Building resilient and people-centred health systems for non-communicable disease prevention and control in Pacific and Southeast Asian countries program, supported by the Australian Government Partnerships for a Healthy Region initiative, comprises a comprehensive program of work to support governments, civil society organisations and community in Fiji, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Vietnam and Cambodia to develop and evaluate interventions for the prevention and management of diabetes and hypertension (a key cardiovascular disease risk factor).

The Guunu-maana (Heal) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Program at The George Institute leads efforts to strengthen and promote consideration of gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), as well as Indigenous knowledges, within all activities of the RESist-NCD program, including within the ways of working of the RESist-NCD consortium.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Project Officer to support RESist-NCD program implementation. This role is positioned within the Guunu-maana (Heal) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Program.

 Key Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to manage contracts and administrative tasks.
• Develop and maintain systems for tracking milestones and managing program tools.
• Keep program tracking tools and systems up to date.
• Assist the Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Coordinator by liaising with country teams, managing MEL data centrally, and reporting on program impact.
• Prepare and manage research ethics submissions related to RESist-NCD activities.
• Support budget tracking and expenditure processes with the Program and GEDSI Coordinators.
• Help develop terms of reference for governance committees.
• Assist in drafting and finalising milestone reports and budget acquittals for the funder.
• Organise and coordinate meetings for the RESist-NCD Working Group and governance committees, including minute-taking and action tracking.
• Maintain program data in the SPoT database and generate regular reports to monitor progress.
• Manage program communications, including website content and impact case studies.

For more information on this role, please see our detailed Position Description here

Skills, Knowledge and Experience/ Our Successful Candidate  

• Tertiary qualification in public health, international development, or a related field
• Proven experience in implementing projects, preferably in the health sector or public health programs.
• Experience working on projects with multiple interest-holders
• Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural and collaborative environments
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, including the production of written materials for a public audience
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Highly competent with budget monitoring
• Highly competent with database administration and maintenance
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a larger team
• Strong focus on quality of work and maintenance of excellent records
• Takes initiative to identify and action opportunities to improve processes or impact
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing organisational priorities and ambiguous environments

Desirable

• Minimum 5 years of relevant post-graduation experience
• Hold an understanding of diabetes and hypertension prevention and control strategies
• Hold an understanding of Gender equality, Disability equity and Social Inclusion principles
• Experience with the administrative requirements of projects funded by multilateral or government agencies
• Experience working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health care, research or community programs.

The closing date for applications is 19 November 2025.   
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found 
The unrestricted right to work in Australia is a requirement for this position.  Candidates who require sponsorship will not be considered.

Please visit our website for more on The George: Home | The George Institute for Global Health 

The George Institute for Global Health (The George) is 700+ employees around the world and projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide.  

As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities, we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to: 

• Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery  
• Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale  
• Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs 
• Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship  

We pride ourselves with our 6 core values:

Excellence, Integrity, Can-do approach, Creativity, Impact, and Humanitarian Commitment. 

Your Career at The George Institute

• Not for Profit Salary Packaging

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Receive an industry standard salary in addition to your Base Salary and Superannuation, you will have access to salary packaging benefits allowing you to use up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income on every day expenses such as rent and groceries.  You will also have an option to package up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Visit Smart Salary website for more information

• Flexible Working Arrangements

We are proud of our flexible working arrangements and the set up that suits you best - onsite, hybrid or WFH (dependent on individual role)

• Professional Development Support

Employee’s of TGI recieve a $3,000 annual Learning and Development wallet to spend on approved courses to support your professional development.

• Employee Wellbeing Focus

A focus on employee wellbeing including global employee engagement surveys, reward and recognition programs and wellness challenges.

• Global Collaboration and Impact

Be part of a diverse international team working on projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving global health outcomes

Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.  

We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability; women; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people who identify as LGBTIQ+; mature-aged people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  

Why The George? 

We are committed to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining the best people in their fields to conduct and support our innovative and highest quality research programs. 

Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team.  

• Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay 

• Learning and career development opportunities 
• Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave 
• YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times, purchase leave, location 
• A global, diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact