About us:

The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) incorporating the Faculty of Pain Medicine, is an internationally recognised specialist medical education institution responsible for the training, examinations, specialist qualification, and continuing professional development of all anaesthetists and pain medicine specialists in Australia and New Zealand.

The College has a proud record of promoting professional standards and patient safety in the areas of anaesthesia, perioperative and pain medicine and is at the forefront of specialist medical education, ensuring it continues to evolve to meet the changing demands of the profession and the patients it serves.

About the team:

The Policy, Safety and Quality team has an advocacy role, managing relationships and developing submissions for government and non-government bodies in Australia and New Zealand, managing the Commonwealth Department of Health’s Specialist Training Program (STP), the safety and quality portfolio and Indigenous health and global health initiatives. Much of this work involves communicating with internal and external stakeholders.

About the opportunity:

The role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a project seeking to provide increased health services for regional and rural communities.

The Project Officer, Specialist Training Program will be responsible for:

• Coordinating and overseeing STP Support Projects
• Managing the College’s funding agreements and ensuring compliance with reporting and financial requirements
• Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with program stakeholders

Keys to your success:

The role will ideally suit a solutions-focused and enthusiastic individual. Specifically you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in public health, policy or a related field
• Experience in managing stakeholders and excellent interpersonal skills
• Program and grant administration experience in a professional services environment
• Strong initiative and self-leadership
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills
• Analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Intermediate to advanced MS-Office skills and the aptitude to quickly gain expertise with in-house systems

Commonwealth health grant administration experience, and a sound understanding of the Commonwealth Grant Rules and Guidelines, would be highly regarded.

This position involves occasional work outside normal business hours for committee meetings, teleconferences, conferences and interstate travel.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive remuneration package and flexible working options
• Opportunity to grow in the position with genuine career pathways
• Excellent staff benefits – additional leave over the Christmas period, health and wellbeing offerings, staff recognition program, salary packaging options, member advantage program with access to discounted lifestyle benefits and leisure activities.

ANZCA is an equal opportunity employer and our commitment to creating and supporting an inclusive culture is reflected in our diverse mix of talented people passionate about delivering their best. We embrace and value the diverse society we live within and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or age.

So if you are looking to expand on your administrative experience and want to take the next step towards a rewarding and long term career path within a progressive environment, please click the “Apply now” button below.

For more information about ANZCA visit www.anzca.edu.au