(HE06) $89,383 to $96,550 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fulltime fixed term position for 5 months.

The Project Officer will support the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences through the exciting transition into the new Adelaide University, assisting in the coordination and delivery of key strategic projects.

If you're looking to be part of a team that's not just professional but also fun, progressive, and willing to take risks, this role is for you. You’ll work alongside a great group of people who are passionate about what they do and committed to delivering outstanding results during this exciting merger period. You'll be involved in everything from coordinating projects to supporting the development of new systems and processes, all while helping shape the future of the faculty. Plus, you’ll get plenty of room to grow, try out new ideas, and make a real impact.

This role is all about collaboration. You’ll work closely with a variety of teams and stakeholders, helping ensure that key projects run smoothly during the merger process. While you’ll be managing tasks and meeting deadlines, you’ll also be encouraged to contribute ideas and help improve things along the way. It’s an exciting time to be involved in shaping the future of Adelaide University, and this role offers a great opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.

Applications close on 21 March, but the University may close the position early if the right candidate is found. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and responses to the selection criteria to apply.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in managing and delivering projects (or similar tasks and activities) in challenging environments.
• Excellent interpersonal communications with various stakeholders, to provide professional, responsive and client centric results.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiation and prioritisation skills, including being proactive and outcomes focused.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple tasks with competing deadlines, applying effective problems solving skills, and being innovative and creative in generating solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to promote the organisational values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery, and a commitment to positively comply with the associated behaviour expectations.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 21 March 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Richard Boyer

Project Manager, FHMS
P: +61 (8) 831 34083
E: richard.boyer@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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