The Australian Medical Council (AMC) is seeking a Strategic Project Manager to work with medical education and standards leaders on projects that contribute to developing a highly trained medical workforce and excellence in healthcare. This rewarding, 3.5 year fixed-term position offers you the opportunity to work flexibly, with a team that is Canberra based.

About the AMC

The purpose of the AMC is to ensure the standards of education, training and assessment of the medical profession promote and protect the health of the Australian community. The purpose of Strategic Policy and Research Section is to design and implement projects to deliver on the AMC’s aim of excellence in healthcare through a highly trained medical workforce.

About the opportunity

You will play an integral role in the design and implementation of projects that will shape the future standards of medical education and training, and medical practice.

• Manage strategic projects from planning to delivery and evaluation, on time and on budget using project management tools and methodologies.
• Identify and manage risks.
• Manage project reporting.
• Manage project governance to deliver outcomes, and support expert input, critical review, and development of networks and communities of practice.
• Create respectful and consultative working relationships with stakeholders and partners to build on shared commitment to high standards of medical education, training and practice.

About you

You are an excellent communicator who possesses strong report writing and presentation skills, a love of learning, problem solving and analysis skills, and a commitment to collaborative practice. You also hold:

• Minimum five years project management experience.
• Experience working in medical or health profession education or regulation (desirable).
• Relevant project management education and/or certification.
• Excellent relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated strong organisational and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including online collaboration tools; information literacy and information management skills.

Salary and benefits

A base salary range of $117,000 to $133,000 per annum (plus 11% superannuation, leave loading and various salary packaging options) is on offer, negotiable depending on skills and experience.

What the AMC offers

• work in a dynamic environment with high performing teams
• brand new office environment in Canberra City with free, secure underground parking
• TOIL, flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• an AMC Wellbeing Day per year, so you can focus on your mental, physical, emotional, and/or social health
• commitment and access to training and professional development opportunities (including LinkedIn Learning)
• wellbeing support including employee assistance program for staff and their family
• contribute to the quality of medical education and healthcare in Australia

AMC’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

The AMC aims for a diverse workforce, so that we reflect the Australian community we serve. We believe that diversity improves ideas and results in better outcomes. Our employment policies reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion. The AMC works closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Māori stakeholders and is committed to ensuring a working environment that is inclusive and culturally safe at all times. All staff are required to participate in ongoing cultural safety training.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest, and suitability for the role.

For more information on this role, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Strategic Project Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.