NCIRS Senior Project Officer, Epi & Evaluation and Education & Engagement

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

The Senior Project Officer, Epi & Evaluation and Education & Engagement at SCHN is a temporary full-time role based at Westmead. You will coordinate workplans, schedules, governance and reporting across the Epidemiology & Evaluation and Education & Engagement streams, ensuring timely delivery.

Working with Stream Leads and the PMO, you will support planning, delivery, risk management and continuous improvement to meet contractual requirements and support high‑quality research activities.

Responsibilities

• Operational coordination across Epidemiology & Evaluation and Education & Engagement streams, including workplans, schedules, governance and reporting.
• Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies to ensure deliverables are tracked and completed on time.
• Provide program management support to enable timely delivery of projects within SCHN.

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 30 June 2029

Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 2

Remuneration: 118821 - 140201 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: Midnight on 8 November 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Wareham on [e-mail]

At the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives. 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

he 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 Senior Project Officer, Epi & Evaluation and Education & Engagement, provides operational coordination and project/ program management support across the Epidemiology & Evaluation and Education & Engagement streams. Working closely with Stream Leads, Associate Directors and the Project Management Office (PMO), the role supports the planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting of projects, programs and operational activities to achieve organisational objectives and contractual requirements. The position coordinates workplans, project schedules, governance and reporting processes, resource planning, and performance monitoring, ensuring deliverables are tracked and completed within agreed timeframes. The role identifies and manages risks, issues, dependencies and priorities, supporting informed decision‑making and continuous improvement.
Operating within a matrix management environment, the Senior Program Officer works collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to maintain alignment with organisational priorities, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and support effective governance, accountability and program delivery. The primary purpose of this role is to contribute actively to the provision of high‑quality research activities at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN).

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.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [e-mail]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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