Project Officer

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• Fixed term, full-time (ending June 2026)
• Heidelberg location
• Competitive salary plus salary packaging and flexibility

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the ACIA Division

The Access, Critical Care, Imaging and Ambulatory Services Division (ACIA) strategically contributes a critical end to end view of the Austin Health patient journey. ACIA drives operational efficiency and performance improvement through an evidenced based approach and methodology to maintain a continuous and holistic view of the patient's journey. The ACIA division provides expert advice to shape future-oriented models of practice and operational design. 

About the role 

We have an exciting opportunity for a fixed term, full-time Project Officer to join the team at Austin Health. In this role you will provide essential administrative support across various improvement initiatives. You will contribute to the smooth implementation of new projects by providing hands-on administrative support, assisting with project coordination tasks and participating in the waitlist audit process.

About you 

You’ll be a motivated and organised project officer who enjoys getting stuck into the practical side of projects - whether that’s supporting audits, collecting data, coordinating meetings, or helping trial new processes. You’ll thrive on variety, switching between admin support, patient communication, and operational testing, all while keeping projects moving forward.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and collation to support reporting and decision-making
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing tasks and priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports and meeting documentation

• A collaborative and adaptable approach, with proven ability to work well in a team environment
• Commitment to accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Lauren Anderson, Project Lead at Lauren.Anderson@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Tuesday 16 September 2025