APS5 Project Officer

Kowalski Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kowalski Recruitment is seeking an APS5 Project Officer to support health technology assessment committees, coordinating meetings and communications, and providing secretariat and administrative support across executive groups and working parties.

The role involves drafting minutes, managing web content, liaising with stakeholders, and contributing to process improvements in a dynamic government health environment in Canberra.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience in administration, coordination or project support.
• Proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating agendas, meetings and outcomes for health technology assessment committees, executive groups and subcommittees.
• Providing secretariat support for committee, working group and executive meetings.
• Drafting clear and accurate meeting minutes that communicate the reasons behind committee decisions.
• Managing website content, including drafting webpages and preparing documents for publication.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including committee members, application managers and senior advisers.
• Coordinating consultation processes and preparing consultation summaries.
• Managing shared inboxes, scheduling meetings and assisting with executive and ministerial briefings.
• Identifying and contributing to process improvements.

Job description

APS 5 Project Officers (Health Technology Assessments)

At Kowalski Recruitment, we focus on getting great jobs for great people. Established in 1997 and still locally owned and operated, our team of recruitment experts have over 60 years' experience working with Federal and State Governments. We pride ourselves on the trusted relationships we have built and the core values of our business - Respect, Loyalty, Professionalism and Transparency.

Are you an analytical, motivated professional with a background in Health? We are seeking a collaborative and self-driven individual to join a growing team.

12-Month Contract | Possible Extension | Australian Government

Support national health assessment committees and contribute to evidence-based healthcare decision-making.

We are seeking two motivated and highly organised professionals with an interest in health technology assessment to provide secretariat, coordination and administrative support to a range of expert committees, executives and working groups.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an interesting and evolving area, develop experience in health technology assessment, and contribute to the clear communication of committee decisions. The role will involve working with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior advisers, policy officers, committee members and applicants.

About the role

As an APS5 Project Officer, you will help coordinate committee activities, manage key communications and support the delivery of high-quality meeting and consultation processes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating agendas, meetings and outcomes for health technology assessment committees, executive groups and subcommittees.
• Providing secretariat support for committee, working group and executive meetings.
• Drafting clear and accurate meeting minutes that communicate the reasons behind committee decisions.
• Managing website content, including drafting webpages and preparing documents for publication.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including committee members, application managers and senior advisers.
• Coordinating consultation processes and preparing consultation summaries.
• Managing shared inboxes, scheduling meetings and assisting with executive and ministerial briefings.
• Identifying and contributing to process improvements.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience in administration, coordination or project support.
• A proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.

Desirable experience

The following experience would be advantageous, but is not essential:

• An understanding of health assessment processes.
• Experience working in a clinical or health environment.
• Experience supporting committees, executive groups or stakeholder consultation processes.

Why apply?

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Develop valuable experience in health technology assessment.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and expert committee members.
• Contribute to processes that support healthcare policy and decision-making.
• Strengthen your skills in committee coordination, consultation, communication and project support.
• Work in a collaborative and engaging professional environment.

If you are an organised and confident communicator with experience and an interest in health assessments, we encourage you to apply.

For more information or a confidential discussion about these opportunities please reach out to us on 02 62306***.