Project Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Provide project, coordination and administrative support across Specialist Clinical Services. Support the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of service initiatives and funded programs. Coordinate meetings, forums, presentations and stakeholder engagement activities. Prepare agendas, minutes, action registers and follow up outstanding actions. Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports for internal stakeholders and funding bodies. Develop, maintain and review reporting tools, databases and documentation systems. Support data collection, reporting and service monitoring activities. Assist with reviewing and maintaining policies, procedures and operational documentation. Support quality, compliance and continuous improvement activities. Assist with the development of newsletters, resources, presentations and communication materials. Build and maintain effective relationships with clinicians, managers, funders and partner organisations. Provide administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of Specialist Clinical Services. About You You are an organised and dependable professional who enjoys coordinating multiple activities and supporting teams to achieve their goals. Essential Relevant tertiary qualification in health, social sciences, public health, project management, business administration or a related field. Demonstrated experience providing project, coordination and/or administrative support within a health, community or government setting. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Experience supporting projects, operational activities or service improvement initiatives. High-level written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, minutes and professional correspondence. Experience maintaining procedures, documentation, databases or reporting systems. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. Understanding of quality, compliance and continuous improvement principles within a healthcare or community service environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Commitment to Eastern Health's values and person-centred approach to care. Desirable Additional training or qualifications in project management, business administration or quality improvement. Experience working within alcohol and other drug, mental health, community health or integrated care settings. Experience supporting government-funded programs and reporting requirements. Experience using reporting or project management systems. Demonstrated ability to identify and implement improvements to administrative processes and ways of working. Why Join Us? Supportive and collaborative team environment. Opportunity to work across a diverse range of services and programs. Professional development opportunities. Meaningful work supporting services that improve outcomes for people affected by alcohol and other drug issues.