Project Officer (Entry Level)

Project Officer (Junior Level Blood Borne Viruses and Sexual & Reproductive Health Education)

About You

ASHM is a not-for-profit company seeking a junior-level Project Officer to support our health education course delivery training and project support.

You may be a recent graduate or early-career professional with an interest in health education for the workforce in blood-borne viruses hepatitis and/or sexual and reproductive health. Ideally youll bring experience in project administration or coordination (rather than clinical practice or research).

Youre organised adaptable and eager to learn with a genuine interest in improving health outcomes and supporting the health workforce.

This role suits someone who enjoys coordinating tasks supporting online and face-to-face course delivery and assisting with project execution in a collaborative fast-paced environment. Youll be part of a supportive not-for-profit that values inclusivity integrity and continuous learning.

Location: Sydney Melbourne or Brisbane

Employment status: Full-time Fixed-term (12 months contract)

Salary: 60000 to 63000 super salary packaging.

Salary based on skills and experience.

About ASHM Health

ASHM is a peak professional body representing healthcare professionals working in HIV BBVs and sexual and reproductive health. We partner without prejudice working collaboratively to develop workforce capacity and strengthen health systems to uphold the dignity and rights of people facing stigma and barriers to care.

An independent community of practice ASHM is a trusted organisation and accredited charity that develops resources and guidelines delivers training runs conferences and advocates passionately for the needs of our members and communities.

Our members and supporters are health workers community organisers policy makers health promoters medical students professionals and specialists all united to eliminate harm from these diseases improve wellbeing and to protect our diverse communities.

Our values

ASHM prioritises collaboration best practices transparency community ties cultural respect privacy and addressing social inequities for continual quality improvement.

Benefits of working at ASHM Health

• Competitive not-for-profit benefits including salary packaging novated leasing and FBT concessions
• Extra leave: two additional paid days off over the December holiday period
• Flexibility: hybrid work model (2 days in office 3 days from home)
• Parental leave and an Employee Assistance Program supporting balance and wellbeing
• Purpose-driven culture: we value ethics integrity and social impact in everything we do

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate national healthcare education programs events workshops and webinars
• Engage with clinicians trainers and stakeholders to support program delivery and development
• Provide secretariat and logistical support to committees and working/reference groups
• Develop and update educational content
• Contribute to national guideline drafting and development
• Submit and manage accreditation and endorsement of courses resources and related materials through relevant professional bodies and peak organisations.
• Monitor project timelines and budgets to ensure on-time delivery within scope
• Support program planning implementation and evaluation for continuous improvement

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications (or equivalent experience) in health education business or related fields.
• Experience in project coordination ideally in public or sexual health (BBV/STI sector desirable).
• Experience developing and delivering education programs including online content (desirable).
• Understanding of HIV viral hepatitis STIs and key public health principles.
• Familiarity with not-for-profit government or NGO settings.
• Willingness to travel domestically as required.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong project coordination organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to deliver education programs aligned with adult learning principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Skilled in collaboration problem-solving and managing multiple projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project/learning management systems.
• Committed to ethical inclusive and culturally responsive practice aligned with ASHM values.

Eligibility

Open to Australian citizens permanent residents or applicants with valid work right only.

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria and alignment with ASHMs values. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

We look forward to hearing from you!

ASHM Health is an equal employment opportunity employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We particularly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

At ASHM we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. As a leading organisation representing health professionals in HIV viral hepatitis and sexual and reproductive health across Australia and New Zealand we prioritise cultural safety and responsiveness in all we do. We are also dedicated to our Reconciliation journey. If youre interested in this role but feel your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description we encourage you to apply or reach out. You may be the right fit for this or other roles at ASHM.

ASHM Commitments

ASHM Health is a Child Safe organisation. Further information on our Child Protection Policy can be found here are required to abide by ASHMs policies including the code of conduct child protection prevention of sexual exploitation abuse and harassment and fraud (PSEAH) and corruption management.

We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disabilities people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds LGBTQIA individuals candidates of all ages and individuals of any or no religious beliefs.

Pre-Employment Checks

Candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks including a Police check and counter-terrorism check.

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