Global Health Project Manager
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- REQ567845 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 2
Remuneration: 109857 - 129624 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ567845
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
About the Role
The Project Manager at the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) will provide critical support in implementing and managing the Global Health projects including working with the technical lead to ensure outcomes are being achieved in a timely and efficient manner. Additional roles will include developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, facilitating cross-departmental collaboration, and managing project timelines effectively. This position may also be responsible for specific key themes to ensure inclusion in project development and implementation as appropriate e.g. Gender Equality, Disability Equity and Social Inclusion (GEDSI). This position is also responsible for the supervision of the Global Health Administration Officer. The Project Manager will report to the Global Health Senior Manager at NCIRS.
The Global Health portfolio at NCIRS comprises of projects funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and multilateral agencies such as Gavi the Vaccine Alliance. Our global health projects provide technical assistance around immunisation policymaking, National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) strengthening, program design & rollout, coverage and disease monitoring, vaccine safety surveillance, health communications, and monitoring behavioural and social drivers for immunisation.
The Project Manager will play a pivotal role in fostering collaboration across NCIRS and other Australian partners, including the Australian Regional Immunisation Alliance (ARIA). This collaborative effort will ensure the delivery of technical expertise that supports immunisation and vaccine service delivery in the Indo-Pacific region.
About NCIRS
The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (NCIRS) is the leading independent organisation in Australia that provides expert advice on all aspects of vaccine preventable diseases, and other issues related to immunisation, to inform policy, planning, delivery, and evaluation of immunisation services in Australia. We also extend our technical support to countries in the Indo-Pacific region through collaborative efforts with the Australian Regional Immunisation Alliance (ARIA). Our funding primarily comes from the Australian and other state and territory governments, with additional support from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Drawing on our expertise in policy and planning for immunisation services, NCIRS will support Indo-Pacific countries in line with key agencies and funders (e.g., The Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade [DFAT], Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organization). Our work aims to contribute to the development of safe and effective vaccine use and programs in the Pacific and Southeast Asia.
What you'll be doing
The Global Health portfolio at NCIRS comprises of projects funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and multilateral agencies such as Gavi the Vaccine Alliance. Our global health projects provide technical assistance around immunisation policymaking, National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) strengthening, program design & rollout, coverage and disease monitoring, vaccine safety surveillance, health communications, and monitoring behavioural and social drivers for immunisation.
The Project Manager will play a pivotal role in fostering collaboration across NCIRS and other Australian partners, including the Australian Regional Immunisation Alliance (ARIA). This collaborative effort will ensure the delivery of technical expertise that supports immunisation and vaccine service delivery in the Indo-Pacific region.
About NCIRS
The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (NCIRS) is the leading independent organisation in Australia that provides expert advice on all aspects of vaccine preventable diseases, and other issues related to immunisation, to inform policy, planning, delivery, and evaluation of immunisation services in Australia. We also extend our technical support to countries in the Indo-Pacific region through collaborative efforts with the Australian Regional Immunisation Alliance (ARIA). Our funding primarily comes from the Australian and other state and territory governments, with additional support from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Drawing on our expertise in policy and planning for immunisation services, NCIRS will support Indo-Pacific countries in line with key agencies and funders (e.g., The Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade [DFAT], Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organization). Our work aims to contribute to the development of safe and effective vaccine use and programs in the Pacific and Southeast Asia.
- Tertiary qualifications in a public health or health sciences or international development related field with subsequent experience in a health, health sciences or international development environment, or equivalent work experience.
- A minimum of two years’ experience in managing global health initiatives or governance frameworks. An understanding of international development and immunisation practices, especially in the Indo-Pacific region, is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated project management experience with excellent organisational and time management skills, and attention to detail.
- Experience planning and implementing projects across multiple sites with collaborators.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and self-directed across a range of projects.
- Demonstrated stakeholder management skills, and ability to professionally maintain productive working and collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders, including domestic and international development partners.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with demonstrated ability to produce high quality documents and other outputs to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of digital tools, including Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), financial software, database systems, and willingness to acquiring skills in new software as needed.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
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For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Wareham on Elizabeth.Wareham@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 28/04/2025
