NCIRS Project Officer

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and meal entertaining

ACcrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Project Officer, Program Support, Social Science and Education to coordinate projects for NCIRS, supporting immunisation education and stakeholder engagement. The role involves coordinating activities, preparing documentation, and tracking timelines to deliver educational resources and materials.

Based in Westmead, the position is a temporary full-time appointment with a base salary range of 91,326 to 121,497 AUD plus superannuation and salary packaging.

Responsibilities

• Managing project activities, preparing project documentation, and coordinating stakeholder communications.
• Ensuring governance, reporting and continuous improvement align with organisational priorities and timeframes.

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time until 30 June 2029
Position Classification:Health Mgr Lvl 1
Remuneration:91326 - 121497 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ694198
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 27 October 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Wareham on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What you'll be doing

The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (NCIRS) is the leading research organisation in Australia that provides objective expert advice on all aspects of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs), vaccines, and other issues related to immunisation, to inform policy and planning for immunisation services in Australia and to support the control of VPDs across the whole life-course. NCIRS also has a growing Global Health program that works to support countries, particularly those in the Asia-Pacific region, on their immunisation system strengthening efforts. This work is funded through agreements with the Australian and New South Wales governments, including the Australian Centre for Disease Control, as well as other funding agencies.

The Project Officer, Program Support, Social Science and Education provides project, operational and administrative coordination to the Resources and PHN Support Manager and Education Manager, contributing to the development, delivery and evaluation of NCIRS resources, educational materials and stakeholder engagement activities. The role coordinates the planning and implementation of projects that support immunisation education, communications and engagement initiatives. This includes coordinating project activities, preparing and maintaining project documentation, managing stakeholder communications, tracking project timelines and deliverables, and coordinating the development and dissemination of educational resources and materials.

Working collaboratively across NCIRS and with external stakeholders, the Project Officer contributes to project governance, reporting and continuous improvement activities, ensuring resources and projects are delivered in line with organisational priorities, quality standards and timeframes.

Additional Benefits (where applicable):

• Flexible work opportunities
• Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
• accrued days off (ADOs)
• fitness passport
• employee assistance program (EAP)

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.