• Opportunity to use key project skills to support strategic projects, planning and performance reporting across the organisation.
• 1.0 Full Time , Permanent Role
• Base Remuneration starting at $70k + super + salary packaging
• Generous NFP salary packaging options up to $18,550
• Parkville office location (relocating to Docklands in March 2024)

Join us as our new Project Officer, Strategic Projects where you will support the coordination and delivery of key projects and priorities for North Western Melbourne PHN. The role will also support the monitoring of the organisation's Strategic Framework 2024-2027 and assist with the annual planning process.

About Us

We are North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN), Victoria's largest independent, locally governed and run, not-for-profit PHN, dedicated to improving primary health care in our community.

What are PHNs?

PHNs have been established with two key objectives:

• increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of services for community members, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes
• improving coordination of care to ensure people receive the right care in the right place, at the right time

About the role

A typical week may include:

• Prepare a range of project documentation such as plans, frameworks, presentations and other documents. Working closely with the Director, Strategy Implementation and Engagement and project teams as required.
• High level administrative duties including undertaking research, preparing background papers, arranging meetings, minutes and following up actions as needed
• Support the organisation with collecting data for performance reporting and processes to improve project management, documentation and tools
• Build and maintain positive relationships and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and participate in relevant working groups and committees

We are looking for someone who has:

• Qualifications in planning or business administration (or similar) and/or demonstrated experience in a similar planning/support role or formal project management qualifications and experience are desirable.
• Demonstrated project support and problem-solving skills, including identification and implementation of workable solutions to problems while achieving agreed team objectives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills using Microsoft Office365 with the ability to write reports and prepare external correspondence.
• Experience in building effective relationships and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

What's in it for you?

• A friendly and supportive professional environment
• Career progression opportunities
• Great work-life balance (Hybrid options to work from home and in office)

Other Benefits:

• Generous paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers
• Newly Introduced Life Leave - up to 4 days of paid leave a year for cultural celebrations, family events, or your birthday
• Additional paid leave at Christmas/NY
• Can apply for additional purchased leave (48/52)
• Fun social club and health and wellbeing activities
• Accredited breastfeeding-friendly organisation

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police Check.

NWMPHN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applicants from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Reference number: 6478880