ABOUT BURNET

Burnet Institute is a leading Australian, unaligned, not-for-profit organisation focused on achieving better health for vulnerable communities in Australia and internationally by accelerating the translation of research, discovery and evidence into sustainable health solutions.

Since 1986, Burnet has linked discovery-oriented, medical research with practical action to help solve devastating global health problems that affect the most vulnerable. This sets us apart from other organisations. Institute-wide interdisciplinary health programs - Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health; Disease Elimination; Behaviours and Health Risks, and Health Security - are at the heart of our daily decision-making. The Institute's highly diverse skill base of laboratory and field research, and technical expertise, is fostered across cross cutting disciplines of Life Sciences, Public Health and International Development.

Whilst our headquarters is in Melbourne, Australia, we also have offices in Papua New Guinea and Myanmar, and are actively involved in research and public health programs throughout Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, and Africa. Burnet is the only unaligned organisation in Australia that has dual accreditation with both the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are now recruiting for a part-time,12 month contract Project Officer to work closely with Melbourne-based Project Managers, the finance and administration teams, as well as in-country team members and technical staff, providing essential support to a range of tuberculosis projects.

Refer to the attached position description for full details.

CRITERIA

The successful incumbent will have:

• Demonstrated administrative skills and experience supporting complex projects or programs
• Experience and understanding of project related finances e.g. Budgeting, forecasting, procurement and payments
• Experience in coordinating travel arrangements
• Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong judgement and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to engage with a diverse range of people
• University degree in field/s relevant to administration/management or in Public Health; International Development; or International Studies (desirable)
• Experience in international development/NGO and understanding of cultural sensitivity (desirable)
• Experience with collection and analysis of qualitative and/or quantitative data (desirable)
• Experience in public health research (desirable)

Benefit from ongoing support and attractive salary packaging working for this leading not-for-profit organisation. Remuneration will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Burnet Institute is committed to providing our people with a supportive working environment. We value diversity and gender equity at the institute and provide flexible working arrangements for our staff. Burnet is participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Pilot of the Athena SWAN Charter in Australia.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position you will need to attach the following documents:

• Statement addressing the selection criteria (as outlined above and in the attached position description)
• Resume including the names and contact details of three referees

As part of our commitment to gender equity, we have included a question in the application process on gender. This will allow us to monitor and report on gender in relation to our recruitment process.

Burnet is a child safe organisation. The successful applicant will be required to apply for a Working with Children check and/or National Police Check.