Project Officer - International Programme

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Introduction:
Family Planning Australia (FPA) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW. As an independent not-for-profit organisation we offer expert clinical care, information, and advice for everybody in every family. We also deliver education and training and evidence-based research to support doctors, nurses and other professionals.

Family Planning Australia is committed to excellence in meeting the sexual and reproductive health needs of the community. We achieve this by providing best practice, accredited clinical services, enhancing the knowledge and skills of service providers, improving the body of knowledge about sexual and reproductive health through rigorous research and evaluation, and leading international development projects, in partnership, to promote the rights of marginalised people in the pacific.

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Salary Packaging options to receive $15,900 of your salary tax-free
• Up to $2650 meal and entertainment allowance
• Study leave options for those completing additional formal qualifications relevant to roles within Family Planning Australia

Values

• All staff must fully support the FPA values
• FPA is a pro-choice organisation
• For a full view of our Values please refer to Family Planning Australia website

Description:
About you

We are seeking a solution orientated, proactive and adaptable project officer to support our International Programme. The role requires someone who is flexible with great communication skills and able to engage with other people of all levels. The successful candidate will have a non-judgemental and empowering manner who is looking to build on their existing project officer skillset.

About the role

• Fixed term full time and fixed term part time position (24 hours per week) until 30 June 2028
• Base full time salary: $79,740 - $100,952 (salary is based on experience)

The Project Officer plays a key role within the International Programme, supporting the effective implementation of international projects focused on increasing access to quality reproductive and sexual health services in the Pacific region. This is achieved through capacity building partner organisations to provide high quality services including clinical services, community education, health promotion resources and professional education.

Specifically, this role is responsible for project coordination, contributions to monitoring and reporting, delivery of health promotion and Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) - related activities, and clinical training (f appropriate), and supporting relationship management with key internal and external stakeholders, particularly within out cervical cancer projects.

The role sits within the International Programme team. The position may require to Pacific countries as part of Project activities, including after-hours and weekend travel. Working in countries in the Pacific and in low resource settings requires innovation, flexibility, respect, adaptability and resilience.

To Apply

Your application must include a:

• Resume (CV); and
• Cover letter outlining how your skills and experience. You must review and refer to the selection criteria listed in the position description in your application.

FPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

Please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description. We will be reviewing applications regularly, and the advertisement may be closed early if the position is successfully recruited to.

Family Planning Australia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Tanya Montoya on tanyam@fpnsw.org.au

Skills and Experiences:
Selection Criteria
Essential

• Undergraduate degree in international development, public health or related field
• Minimum 3 years' experience in the health sector in similar roles
• Demonstrated, strong project management skills and experience
• Experience managing multiple projects with competing demands and demonstrated flexibility in adapting effectively to change
• Skills or experience in facilitation and both developing and delivering training
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts across a variety of audiences
• High level of digital literacy, including proficiency in using collaboration tools and ability to locate and evaluate relevant online information.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a cross-cultural environment with awareness and sensitivity
• Ability to travel in the Pacific region
• Must have full permanent working rights in Australia

Desirable

• Primary nursing degree with current AHPRA registration as a registered nurse or other relevant postgraduate qualification
• Relevant experience implementing multi-stakeholder international health and/or education projects, particularly in the Pacific region
• Skills, knowledge or experience in sexual and reproductive health and rights
• Knowledge of Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles

Other requirements

• A Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check are required prior to commencement in this role