Senior Project Officer (Early Childhood Development)

About the role

A Senior Project Officer (ASO6/7) is needed in Adelaide to contribute to a range of project functions and deliver initiatives. The role provides specialist project and research expertise to support the management and implementation of project priorities, with a focus on early childhood development research. It is a 3-month contract with flexible working arrangements available.

Key responsibilities

• Initiate, plan, coordinate and manage project and change initiatives supporting organisational reform objectives and strategic priorities.
• Develop and oversee systems and frameworks to manage priority initiatives, including monitoring progress, outcomes and compliance with timelines.
• Identify risks and challenges, including legal and operational implications, to inform decisions and align with organisational goals.
• Advise on matters influencing early childhood development research and take part in state-wide project development, implementation and evaluation.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and research partners to improve research formulation and delivery.
• Support complex outcomes and strategic research activity, including coordination and leadership support.
• Report incidents, hazards and injuries to help maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

Required profile

• Significant experience delivering high-level end-to-end strategic projects at system level, including high-level research, analysis of complex issues and expert advice to executives.
• Proven experience planning, developing, implementing and coordinating programs, projects and services supporting government policy directions.
• Detailed understanding of the health, allied health or early childhood education sectors, including government and non-government stakeholders.
• Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check; current driver's licence and willingness to travel within or outside South Australia.

Required skills

• Project management, program design or similar tertiary qualification (highly regarded).
• Strong communication, analytical and research skills, with the ability to report, brief and negotiate with stakeholders.