"Project Officer (Rural and Remote Training)"

Job Description:

• Make a real impact on rural healthcare by supporting medical training in remote WA communities.
• Collaborative and strategic role within a respected medical education network spanning 3,500 km across WA.
• Part-time (0.4 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 5 months.
• Base salary range: $95,231 – $100,643 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

Located in the Kalgoorlie office of the Rural Clinical School of WA (RCSWA), the Project Officer will be the administration and engagement contact covering the Esperance/Goldfields area in the Midwest/Goldfields Regional Training Hub as part of the Integrated Rural Training Pipeline (IRTP).

The Project Officer works closely with stakeholders, academic staff working as part of the three Regional Training Hubs, other relevant academic staff and the Team Leader.

The Rural Clinical School of Western Australia is a unit within the Medical School of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, which provides rural clinical training for WA medical students. The RCSWA spans a breadth of some 3,500kms across multiple sites in WA order to provide a positive rural educational experience, increase the quantity and quality of the rural workforce and in turn improve health outcomes in rural and remote Australia.

About the opportunity

• The Project Officer is based in Kalgoorlie and supports the Esperance/Goldfields area within the Midwest/Goldfields Regional Training Hub under the Integrated Rural Training Pipeline (IRTP).
• The role involves close collaboration with academic leads, staff across three Regional Training Hubs, and key stakeholders to support rural medical education and workforce development.
• Responsibilities include project planning, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and contributing to strategic initiatives aimed at improving rural health outcomes.

About you

• Completion of a degree with subsequent relevant experience.
• Considerable relevant administrative experience.
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to consult with a range of staff, including written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse problems, work proactively and exercise initiative appropriately.

Position description: PD [Project Officer (Rural and Remote Training) [521695].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Fraser Adam at fraser.adam@rscwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 23 November 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

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Posted: 31/10/2025