Primary Care Project Officer

About the role

Monash University's Department of General Practice is recruiting a Primary Care Project Officer (Job No. 696873) to support the delivery and ongoing development of the Monash Research and Education Network (MonREN). The role coordinates projects, stakeholder engagement, meetings, workshops and education activities with general practices, researchers, health services and communities to strengthen primary care research and the translation of evidence into practice. It also contributes to primary care initiatives delivered in partnership with Monash Partners.

The position is part-time (0.4 FTE) on a 12-month fixed-term appointment, based at 509 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, with a salary of $86,344-$99,179 per year at HEW Level 05 plus 17% employer superannuation. Visa sponsorship is not available; current valid Australian work rights are required.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate projects, stakeholder engagement, meetings, workshops and education activities.
• Work with general practices, researchers, health services and communities to strengthen primary care research and the translation of evidence into practice.
• Contribute to primary care initiatives delivered in partnership with Monash Partners, supporting collaboration, health service integration and regional strategic activities.
• Deliver high-quality project coordination and administration.

Required profile

• Experience coordinating projects and managing competing priorities within agreed timeframes.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work independently and build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports, presentations and professional documentation.
• Experience or understanding of primary care, health services, health research or research translation is highly regarded.
• Knowledge of implementation science, practice-based research networks or health system collaboration is highly regarded.

What we offer

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Support for parents.

Applications close on 3 November 2026 and must address the Key Selection Criteria; candidates may be interviewed during the advertising period. Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of pre-employment and background checks.