• Drive and manage a range of health projects
• Standardise and enhance project delivery capability
• Full time, maximum term contract ending 30 June 2022

Our mission

Independent, evidence-based and not-for-profit, we help people make the best decisions about medicines and other medical choices to achieve better health and economic outcomes.

We provide consumers and health professionals with practical tools and information about medicines, health conditions and medical tests. Our vision is to be an innovative change leader, trusted for our objective, collaborative and evidence-based approach to medicines and other medical choices.

https://www.nps.org.au

Who we are looking for

We believe it's important to be excellent at what we do and to recognise the skills and experience we all bring. Together we create an energy that values these different skill sets. Our people are passionate about our mission and are invested in our values, so you should be too. We believe that cultural fit is essential to success. These are our values, and they influence how we work together and how we reward our people.

• Courage - we have the courage to think and do things differently for a better future.

• Customer centricity - we meet the needs of our customers by listening, responding to feedback and adding value.

• Collaboration - we seek connections, share learnings and help each other succeed.

• Integrity - we are ethical, honest, transparent and open-minded.

• Accountability - we do what we say we will do.

What you’ll be doing

NPS MedicineWise has established an excellent reputation for our work in programs, products and services to improve the quality use of medicines and medical tests in Australia. This role is responsible for driving and managing our health projects, from minor to major, using a defined Project Management (PM) Framework and the NPS MedicineWise Operating Model. You will develop processes, procedures and templates to standardise and enhance the project delivery capability of NPS MedicineWise. You will be responsible for promoting best practice and you will conduct tracking, review and oversight of projects.

What you will need

• At least 3 years experience in project management within a busy and complex environment, health industry preferable.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies (PMBOK, PRINCE2 & AGILE)
• Strong organisation skills demonstrated through planning, design and implementation of complex health related projects.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder skills
• Sound report writing experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Advanced skills in utilising Microsoft Project to schedule and manage project timelines and resources
• Previous experience working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• A safe home office set up

What we offer

• Salary packaging
• Extra leave during Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working arrangements
• Discounted health insurance
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Workplace banking program
• Employee assistance program

Help make Australia more medicinewise.

To view the full position description which outlines the specific role requirements and to submit your application, please click Apply Now.

We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Contact: Ronan Smyth on 02 8217 8609 for more information.

No agencies please.

You must be eligible to work in Australia. If you are successful for this role, you will be required to conduct pre-employment checks, including a Criminal History Check.