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APS6 Project Officer, Aged Care Infection Prevention and Control

Health Quality & Safety Commission
$99,067 - $125,441 a year
New South Wales
Full time
2 days ago
The Commission is seeking a full-time, non-ongoing APS6 Project Officer, Aged Care Infection Prevention and Control. This role is non-ongoing up until 31 July 2026.

Information on this vacancy and how to apply can be found in the link below. Applications for this role will close 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), Thursday 14 August 2025.

Questions about the role can be directed to Jan Gralton (02) 7232 5687.


The Project Officer primarily supports the IPC team on work to related to the development of aged care infection prevention and control resources to meet the requirements of a project funded by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (the Department). These resources include eLearning modules and posters and updating the Aged Care Infection Prevention and Control Guide. The work includes undertaking research and analysis of information, project management, policy development, stakeholder management, facilitation of meetings, preparation of project documentation and collaborating with other relevant programs within the Commission.

Duties of the Project Officer will include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Collate, edit and draft meeting papers, correspondence, discussion papers, submissions, consultation materials, briefing notes and other written materials associated with the program.
  • Provide secretariat support for committees and working groups, including preparation of agenda papers, meeting notes, logistics and other administrative tasks.
  • Undertake project management activities, including input into project planning and documentation; monitoring and reporting on progress of projects; and identifying problems and proposing possible solutions.
  • Undertake procurement and contract management activities, including financial administration and budget preparation and monitoring.
  • Collaborate with members of the IPC team and other teams within the Commission to support the work to develop aged care infection prevention and control resources and other designated projects.
  • Research, review and analyse data, reports, published material and expert opinion to provide information and advice to support the development of projects and program initiatives.
  • Work with the team to create and/or update resources for internal and external audiences.
  • Under direction, liaise with national and state authorities, professional organisations, individuals, government and non-government organisations; and collaborate with all team members and other areas of the Commission to support the work of the Commission.
  • Other duties as required which may include projects and providing assistance to the Commission’s corporate functions, such as assistance with reception duties.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Demonstrated experience in providing secretariat and project management support, including the ability to manage and report on budgets.
  • Strong conceptual, analytical and research skills, including demonstrated sound. judgement and innovative problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated high level organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and show initiative in meeting deadlines.
  • Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to produce high level documents including briefing papers, reviews, submissions, correspondence and meeting papers that clearly communicate complex issues in a manner appropriate for the audience.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively and develop productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of government processes, particularly in regard to procurement and contract management processes, or demonstrated capacity in procedural procurement and contract management processes.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application form and upload:

  • A CV summarising your relevant experience, qualifications and referee details (one of which must be your current supervisor).
  • A statement addressing your suitability against each of the six selection criteria.

Candidates must be Australian citizens to be eligible to apply.

Please note: This position will be offered in a hybrid model of office based (Sydney) and working from home, where operationally feasible. A regular weekly presence in the office is required.

Questions about the role can be directed to Jan Gralton (02) 7232 5687.

Closing date for applications is 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), Thursday 14 August 2025.

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