Project Officer APS6
National Blood Authority, Australia
Job Title: Project Officer
Classification: APS6
Employment Status: Ongoing, Full time
Location Canberra, ACT
Applications close at 11:30pm AEST Sunday 22 June (late applications will not be accepted).
The National Blood Authority (NBA) is an Australian Government statutory agency whose role is to work in a collaborative manner with all Australian governments and blood sector stakeholders to save and improve Australian lives and patient outcomes through a world-class blood supply.
For 20 years, the NBA has delivered an uninterrupted supply of blood and blood products to Australians in need under the national blood arrangements.
Fresh Blood Products Team (on behalf of all Australian Governments) manages the contract with the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood (Lifeblood) to collect, process and supply fresh blood products and services. This is essential to saving and improving lives across Australia every day.
About the role
As a Project Officer you will work in a very small team to review and advise on operational policy in relation to fresh blood products and services for Australia. With the support of the Assistant Director, you will work closely with internal stakeholders, state and territory governments, other Commonwealth agencies, and Lifeblood in relation to fresh blood products and services.
You will also help manage corporate reporting on behalf of the broader team.
In this role you will support and deliver a broad range of projects that relate to fresh blood supply. This includes, but is not limited to, developing project management artefacts, reviewing and analysing data, technical and scientific material, assessing new projects and policy proposals and researching and advising on legislation and research pieces as they relate to the fresh blood supply.
You will have strong organisational skills and be able to undertake work autonomously. You will also have strong communication, research and analysis skills. You will be able to build effective relationships, contribute to team culture and structure, plan and support projects.
Experience in a health policy or operational setting and project management are highly desirable.
Application Process
In preparing your application, you are encouraged to consider the detailed guidance and capability descriptions of the APS Integrated Leadership System (ILS). You will be considered for the role against the following three primary selection criteria.
- Your suitability for appointment at the APS6 level based on the capabilities and performance behaviours for an APS6 officer described in the ILS.
- Your capability to perform the duties of the position as described, based on your current knowledge, skills and experience and your potential to develop relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
- Outline your potential to make a positive contribution to the immediate work team and the NBA.
Your application should include:
- A one-page pitch that showcases your interest for the role and how you can leverage your skills, referring to the selection question.
- A current CV (maximum 5 pages).
- Completed Application Form.
How to Submit
- Find out further information and to view the job description here - Project Officer | National Blood Authority
- You will need to download the NBA Application Form found on our website at step 2 - How to apply for a job with us | National Blood Authority
- To find out more on how to apply for this role, please head over to our website - How to apply for a job with us | National Blood Authority
- Once ready, submit your application form, CV and one page pitch [email protected]