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

• 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
• Requisition ID: REQ694203
• Location: Westmead
• Applications Close: Midnight on 27 October 2026
• For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Wareham on [email protected]
• 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)

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including

A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience

Responses to the questions below

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, science, management, project management, public administration or a related discipline, and/or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating projects, programs or operational activities within complex healthcare, government, research or similar environments.
• Well-developed project management skills, including planning, monitoring and reporting on milestones, deliverables, risks, issues and dependencies to support successful outcomes.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes and complex environments.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of high-quality reports, briefing papers, presentations and governance documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience supporting governance and reporting processes, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify risks, opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives
• Demonstrate a culture of quality and patient safety in clinical research.

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 Healthvaccination 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.
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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 [email protected]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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