Principal Project Officer
Principal Project Officer – Rural, Regional and Remote Clinical Trials Enabling Program, Community of Practice and Mentoring Program Manager
Join the Office for Health and Medical Research at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
The Rural, Regional and Remote Clinical Trial Enabling Program (R3-CTEP) is being delivered as a partnership between the NSW Office for Health and Medical Research, NSW Local Health Districts, ACT Health and Canberra Health Services.
About us
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation in healthcare.
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
- Build your career in clinical trials
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About this role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
We are looking for a Principal Project Officer with comprehensive clinical trials experience. The Principal Project Officer will lead the development and delivery of a Clinical Trials Community of Practice and Mentoring Program to meet the specific needs of clinical trial coordinators and research nurses in rural and remote areas of NSW and the ACT.
This is a key role for someone who enjoys a dynamic environment to deliver strategic outcomes to the health sector.
You will be pragmatic in your approach, have excellent project management skills, be experienced in communicating with high level stakeholders, and have exceptional interpersonal skills.
Crown Clerk Grade 11/12, starting salary from $145,378 - $168,130 p.a. plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
What you'll be doing
- The Principal Project Officer will be leading the design, implementation, operational management, and evaluation of a Community of Practice and Mentoring program for clinical trials coordinators and research nurses.
- The Principal Project Officer will manage and deliver the existing clinicaltrialsNSW Community of Practice as directed by clinicaltrialsNSW.
- The Principal Project Officer will prepare written advice in the form of briefs, reports, presentations and discussion papers to inform, respond to and drive project initiatives.
- The Principal Project Officer will be required to travel across all areas of NSW and the ACT including Sydney and rural and remote Local Health Districts, and Canberra Health Services.
About you
We are seeking a motivated and committed individual who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Broad and comprehensive experience in clinical trials, including site leadership and management
- Appreciation of the specific considerations related to working in rural and remote areas
- Advanced stakeholder engagement including negotiation skills
- Evaluation skills, and an ability to apply a continuous improvement approach
- Ability to identify and leverage key capability building strategies
How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
Please review the role description and:
- Submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and
- Cover letter (1-2 pages) and
- Demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.
Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.
Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission
Target Questions (1-2 pages)
- Outline a project where you established a successful network of engaged stakeholders. What did you do, and how did you determine its effectiveness?
- Describe your understanding of the challenges and opportunities of delivering services in areas of NSW and the ACT with disparities of access to healthcare.
For role related queries or questions contact Kathleen Irish, Manger clinicaltrialsNSW on kathleen.irish@health.nsw.gov.au or 0439 369 965.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne on lisa.byrne@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: 11:59pm Sunday 16 February 2025
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!
Applications Close: 11:59pm Sunday 16 February 2025
