Project Coordinator - Research

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Professional development (PD) 15 days/

Six weeks annual leave

Salary packaging

Congress health services access

Relocation assistance

District allowance

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is seeking a Project Coordinator to oversee one or more research projects, including planning, stakeholder consultation, risk management, and outcomes delivery. You will lead cross-cultural coordination across technical and service teams and contribute to evaluation activities and knowledge-sharing materials.

The role emphasizes building professional relationships, delivering culturally appropriate materials, and aligning work with Congress's Research

Qualifications

• Diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience in related field.
• Experience coordinating projects in community development, health services or social services.
• Experience in research methods including data collection and analysis.
• Strong written communication for reports, protocols and publications.
• High level interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to coordinate projects independently and manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to travel to remote locations when required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage one or more research projects end-to-end.
• Lead stakeholder consultation and cross-team coordination.
• Contribute to evaluation activities and knowledge-sharing materials.
• Develop culturally appropriate materials and study reports.
• Ensure project outcomes align with Congress's Research Strategy.

Skills

Project coordination

Research methods

Data analysis (Excel)

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural engagement

Timelines & deliverables management

Education

Diploma in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join an award-winning team delivering an innovative, community-led program with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service

• Base Salary: $115,440 – $132,717 (p.a.)
• Total Effective Package: $140,183 - $161,392 (p.a.)*
• Full Time, Maximum Term Contract

About the role

The Project Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination, implementation and day-to-day management of one or more research projects at Congress. This includes planning, stakeholder consultation, risk management and delivering project outcomes in alignment with Congress's Research Strategy.

The Project Coordinator is expected to provide leadership in building and maintaining professional relationships, ensuring effective communication and coordination across technical, cultural and service delivery teams. The position also supports continuous quality improvement by contributing to evaluation activities, developing culturally appropriate knowledge-sharing materials and implement findings.

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following essential requirements:

• Minimum of a Diploma in a relevant discipline (e.g. Health Science, Community Service, Social Science or Public Health) or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in project coordination in the area of community development, health services and/or social services, with the ability to manage timelines, stakeholders and deliverables.
• Experience in research methods and study design, including data collection, analysis and management with proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated written communication skills, including the ability to contribute to and develop reports, publications, data collection tools, study protocols and/or conference presentations.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-cultural settings and build relationships with diverse range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects independently and manage competing priorities, while seeking guidance when necessary.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations on occasions.

Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of a bigger picture.
  Competitive salaries.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• Six weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• Generous salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost.
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• District allowance.

For more information on the position please contact:

Sam Moore, Research Coordinator, on

M: 0417 607 245 | E: [e-mail]

*Total Effective Packageincludes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and value their diverse perspectives, experiences and contributions.

Being a culturally responsive organisation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants that meet all essential criteria will be given priority consideration.

Advertised until a suitable applicant is found. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.