Project Officer- Asia and Pacific Health Program, The Kirby Institute

Project Officer- Asia and Pacific Health Program, The Kirby Institute

Job no: 539736
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Administration, Project Management

Project Officer- Asia and Pacific Health Program, The Kirby Institute

• Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: Fixed Term contract until 31st December 2027
• Remuneration: $103,866 base, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
• Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
• Location: Kensington, Sydney

About The Kirby Institute:

The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.

Details of the role

The Project Officer plays a vital role within the Asia and Pacific Health Program, providing practical and efficient support for the delivery of cervical cancer projects in Papua New Guinea. This includes coordinating project activities, assisting with reporting and data analysis, developing communications, and supporting relationship management with key internal and external stakeholders.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to high-impact global health initiatives focused on cervical cancer prevention in the Asia–Pacific region. Working closely with multidisciplinary project teams and stakeholders, you will support the planning, coordination and delivery of complex projects in a dynamic research environment. You will be relied upon for your ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate activities across multiple workstreams, and communicate clearly with internal and external partners. With a strong focus on collaboration, problem-solving and practical project delivery, this role enables you to make a meaningful contribution to programs that place communities at the centre of global health research and outcomes.

The role is within the Asia and Pacific Health Program, and reports to the Senior Project Officer. This position has no direct reports.

Some key skills required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience in the provision of logistical and administrative support in a similar role within a development, academic, medical or research environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Sound stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders including cross-cultural communication
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint). Experience in Adobe Creative applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) an advantage, but not essential.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Project experience, with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

UNSW Benefits and Culture

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​
• Flexible working ​
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​
• Progressive HR practices​

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

Pre-Employment Checks:

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

How to apply:

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact

Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate
E: f.mchenry@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Tuesday 19th May before 11.30pm Sydney time

Position Description

Advertised: 05 May 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 19 May 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time