In this fixed-term, full-time role the Project Support Officer, based in Richmond, will be responsible for overseeing the increase and updating of endometriosis resources that aim to improve the health literacy for those affected by endometriosis, their carers, and the health professionals involved in treating them. The Project Support Officer would also act as a conduit between research and clinical staff - supporting the translation of research into practice. This would involve many smaller, medium, and larger scale projects. You will be part of the Julia Argyou Endometriosis Centre team and report to Dr Kate Tyson and A/Prof Sarah Holdsworth-Carson.
You will make an impact by:
- updating our existing resources (including patient guides, patient toolkit, website information, newsletters etc),
- organising Centre education webinars on relevant patient-centred topics,
- writing of JAECE Centre guidelines, assessment proformas and referral pathways as guided by subject matter experts (for adoption in the Centre and possibly other clinicians Australia-wide),
- in collaboration with the new Epworth Nursing Academy and as guided by subject matter experts, help coordinate the development of a unit of study about endometriosis for the Epworth Nursing Academy and an endometriosis study day (or symposium) for medical professionals including for GP outreach and education,
- assisting in data collection pertaining to clinic utilisation and Centre resource(s) uptake,
- in collaboration with JAECE researchers, undertaking an evaluation project on the clinic activities at the Centre,
- establishing and building relationships between JAECE and relevant NGOs and the Government-funded Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain centres were appropriate.
To be successful in this role…
You will have:
- Tertiary qualification in health, health promotion, public health or relevant discipline
- Demonstration of strong verbal, interpersonal, collaboration and written communication skills, and related experience in a health-related project officer role or similar role
- Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to set priorities, work effectively, and achieve desired outcomes within specific timeframes
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrate an innovative, proactive and creative mindset
- Commitment to self-development & learning
