APS6 Project Officer, Infection Prevention and Control

APS6 Project Officer, Infection Prevention and Control Join to apply for the APS6 Project Officer, Infection Prevention and Control role at Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care APS6 Project Officer, Infection Prevention and Control 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the APS6 Project Officer, Infection Prevention and Control role at Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care provided pay range This range is provided by Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range A$98,327.00/yr - A$110,927.00/yr The Project Officer primarily supports the IPC team on work to related to transition of the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection to the Commission. The role includes undertaking end-to-end procurement, project planning and management, contract management, budget planning, preparation of reports, briefings and other documents for internal and/or external audiences, and providing secretariat support for Commission committees, working groups, including arranging meetings, forums and workshops. Additionally, this role also provides support for the National Hand Hygiene Initiative help desk, as required, and other administrative support roles for the team. Duties of the Project Officer will include, but are not limited to, the following: Collate, edit and draft meeting papers, correspondence, discussion papers, submissions, consultation materials, briefing notes and other written materials associated with the program. Provide secretariat support for committees and working groups, including preparation of agenda papers, meeting notes, logistics and other administrative tasks. Undertake project management activities, including input into project planning and documentation; monitoring and reporting on progress of projects; and identifying problems and proposing possible solutions. Undertake procurement and contract management activities, including financial administration and budget preparation and monitoring. Collaborate with members of the IPC team and other teams within the Commission to support the work of the achievement of the Work Plan and other designated projects. Research, review and analyse data, reports, published material and expert opinion to provide information and advice to support the development of projects and program initiatives. Work with the team to create and/or update resources for internal and external audiences. Contribute to the operation of the National Hand Hygiene Initiative (NHHI) Help Desk, management of the team email boxes and other support services for health system staff who use the learning management system and NHHI auditing applications. Under direction, liaise with national and state authorities, professional organisations, individuals, government and non-government organisations; and collaborate with all team members and other areas of the Commission to support the work of the Commission. Other duties as required which may include projects and providing assistance to the Commissions corporate functions, such as assistance with reception duties. The successful candidate will have: Demonstrated experience in providing secretariat and project management support, including the ability to manage and report on budgets. Strong conceptual, analytical and research skills, including demonstrated sound. judgement and innovative problem-solving skills. Demonstrated high level organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and show initiative in meeting deadlines. Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to produce high level documents including briefing papers, reviews, submissions, correspondence and meeting papers that clearly communicate complex issues in a manner appropriate for the audience. Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively and develop productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders. Knowledge of government processes, particularly in regard to procurement and contract management processes, or demonstrated capacity in procedural procurement and contract management processes. For further information, please refer to the position description and applicant pack available from the Commissions website at: . To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application form through and upload: A CV summarising your relevant experience, qualifications and referee details (one of which must be your current supervisor). A statement addressing your suitability against each of the six selection criteria. Candidates must be Australian citizens to be eligible to apply. Please note: This position will be offered in a hybrid model of office based (Sydney) and working from home, where operationally feasible. A regular weekly presence in the office is required. Questions about the role can be directed to Jan Gralton (02) 7232 5687. Closing date for applications is 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), Monday 18 August 2025. 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