Project Officer - Organ Donation and Transplantation Registries

About the role

The South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) is recruiting a Project Officer for its ANZORRG (Australia and New Zealand Organ Replacement Therapies Registry Group) within the Registry Science department. Reporting to the General Manager, the position works closely with the Registry team, including data intake, statistical and technical staff, and with external healthcare teams across Australian states and territories and New Zealand who provide data. It is a part-time 0.8 FTE maternity leave cover position of 10 months.

Key responsibilities

• Support the activities of the registries through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and assist with the collection, data entry, reporting and distribution of survey and registry requirements.
• Develop and document processes, systems and continuous improvement initiatives, including writing and editing standard operating procedures and reports.
• Ensure high-quality data through accuracy and attention to detail.
• Contribute to a customer-focused, efficient division and maintain accurate records, correcting and preventing errors.
• Take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others at work.

Required profile

• Experience in project work, including working as part of a project team.
• Healthcare experience with knowledge of organ donation and transplantation terminology.
• Experience in a clinical quality registry and/or understanding of the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Framework.
• Experience working with healthcare data and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and to meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good time management and prioritisation.
• Advanced computer literacy, including the Microsoft suite for creating and editing documents and data.

Some out-of-hours work may be required. Applicants need relevant working rights in Australia at the time of application. Applications close on 3 November 2026.