Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 1st Mar 2021
The Sax Institute is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that improves health and wellbeing by driving better use of evidence in policies, programs and services.
The Sax Institute has an international reputation as an Evidence Specialist, and nearly 20 years’ experience in translating research findings into policy drawing on our own expertise as well as that of our more than 50 member organisations. We work with governments, health organisations, research organisations and a network of experts nationwide to analyse policy problems and find the best evidence-based solutions.
Sitting within the Research Assets Division, this position plays a key role in ensuring that the administration and client services for two flagship programs of the Institute are effectively managed - Australia’s largest longitudinal study of ageing, the 45 and Up Study and SURE, a highly secure computing environment developed to help make best use of sensitive data and bring researchers from across Australia and the world to collaborate on large-scale health research projects.
Working with dedicated professionals, this is a diverse role that will be responsible for providing timely and accurate business and client services support to ensure that the 45 and Up and SURE program areas are promoted and accessible to the Institute’s clients, operate effectively and continue to grow. It would suit someone who is looking to develop their skills in project management and who is wanting to build on their current administration experience, with a particular focus on client and contracts administration.
Although no two days will be the same, responsibilities will include:
Essential
Our new Project Officer will be able to show the following skills and experience:
Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience working in a health program or research environment would be highly regarded.
If this sounds interesting, please go to the Careers Opportunities page of our website to read more about the position: https://www.saxinstitute.org.au/about-us/career-opportunities/.
Please contact Matthew Gorringe at [email protected] using the subject line: Project Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs if you have further questions about the role.