Project Officer

• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Public Health – Public Health Planning and Response (PHPR), Blood, Organ and Tissue (BOT) Programs
• Salary: $92,122 to $102,456– ASO5 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 2 Years

Overview:

The Project Officer is responsible to the Director, Blood, Organ and Tissue (BOT) Programs for the development, co-ordination and implementation of project work that supports the program and policy development activities within BOT Programs, including:

• provision of high-level secretariat and project support for Statewide committees that support blood, organ and tissue programs and fulfill State Government obligations under national agreements and relevant legislation.
• coordination of procurement and contract management activities, including provision of advice to the Director to inform improvement of processes and liaison with service providers to monitor and evaluate performance against contract deliverables.
• coordination of administrative processes within the unit, maintaining best practice systems for contract, project and records management which will contribute to the smooth operation of BOT Programs.
• preparation of high-quality documents, including briefings, reports, discussion papers, or other formal business communication.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Job ref: 952145

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Enquiries

Business Support PHD

Phone: 7425 7183

E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 952145 - Project Officer - Public Health - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines