Summary
Part-Time (0.5FTE), 12-Month Contract
At the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), we are committed to achieving innovative, ground-breaking health and medical research that fundamentally improves the quality of life for all people.
The SAHMRI Registry Centre has an exciting opportunity available for a Project Officer to join the team supporting the coordination and administration of registry projects and activities. This position will work closely to support the Strategic Director in the development and delivery of the Centre’s Strategy, Business plan and other key deliverables.
About the role
Key responsibilities include:
- Prepare reports and academic publications where appropriate.
- Coordination, administration of Registry Centre related activities.
- Coordinate activities related to the Annual Symposium and other education seminars.
- Coordinate and provide administrative support for the SAHMRI Registry Centre Advisory Group and subcommittees.
- Review SOP templates against the new CQR Framework.
- Assist with development and rebranding of templates and resources for the Registry Centre.
- Assist in the promotion of the profile and reputation of the SAHMRI Registry Centre as a centre of excellence in Registry Science.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, tools, systems and organisation.
- Coordinate with members activities relating the creation of the Annual Report
- Provide support for the development of shared resources, documentation, and communication plans for the SAHMRI Registry Centre. This includes developing a common and content specific set of documentation and plans.
About You
The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:
- Relevant qualifications or demonstrated experience in health and project coordination or equivalent degree qualification combined with a high level of relevant health services and registry experience.
- Knowledge of and experience working in health, science, academic or medical research sectors.
- Knowledge of registries and the clinical quality registry sector (desirable).
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills together with resourcefulness and initiative to manage priorities and deliver projects within agreed budget and deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
- Proven ability to use lateral and creative thinking and exercise sound judgement to make decisions and solve problems.
- Knowledge of the implementation and delivery of projects
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to successfully communicate with a diverse range of people at all levels.
Special Requirements
- Some out of business hours work is required.
- Occasional interstate travel may be required.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values and our institute is dedicated to grow a culture that pursues, enables and demands research excellence. We are proud of the work we do and work hard as a team to make a positive difference to the community. Our values of excellence, innovation, courage, integrity and teamwork are what help us achieve our goals. If these are also your values and goals, apply today.
As a not-for-profit organisation, SAHMRI employees can access salary packaging options up to $15,900. Salary packaging lets you pay for things like the everyday costs of living with money from your salary before tax. This reduces your taxable income, meaning you could pay less tax and take home more of what you earn. For more information on salary packaging please see the Maxxia website.
For a copy of the position description, please click here.
For more information, please contact Tamara Hooper at registrycentre@sahmri.com
Applications close: 21st July 2025
Applications may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is found prior to the close date.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply
At SAHMRI, we live our commitment to equity and diversity every day: respecting people as individuals and valuing differences to create a working environment that is fair and flexible, promotes personal and professional growth and benefits from the capabilities of a diverse workforce.
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