Project Coordinator - Research

Join an award-winning team delivering an innovative, community-led program with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service

• Base Salary: $115,440 – $132,717 (p.a.)
• Total Effective Package: $140,183 - $161,392 (p.a.)*
• Full Time, Maximum Term Contract

About the role

The Project Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination, implementation and day-to-day management of one or more research projects at Congress. This includes planning, stakeholder consultation, risk management and delivering project outcomes in alignment with Congress's Research Strategy. 

The Project Coordinator is expected to provide leadership in building and maintaining professional relationships, ensuring effective communication and coordination across technical, cultural and service delivery teams. The position also supports continuous quality improvement by contributing to evaluation activities, developing culturally appropriate knowledge-sharing materials and implement findings. 

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following essential requirements:

• Minimum of a Diploma in a relevant discipline (e.g. Health Science, Community Service, Social Science or Public Health) or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in project coordination in the area of community development, health services and/or social services, with the ability to manage timelines, stakeholders and deliverables. 
• Experience in research methods and study design, including data collection, analysis and management with proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Excel. 
• Demonstrated written communication skills, including the ability to contribute to and develop reports, publications, data collection tools, study protocols and/or conference presentations.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-cultural settings and build relationships with diverse range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects independently and manage competing priorities, while seeking guidance when necessary.  
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations on occasions.

Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of a bigger picture.
  Competitive salaries.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• Six weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• Generous salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost.
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• District allowance.

For more information on the position please contact:

Sam Moore, Research Coordinator, on

M: 0417 607 245 | E: sam.moore@caac.org.au 

*Total Effective Package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and value their diverse perspectives, experiences and contributions.

Being a culturally responsive organisation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants that meet all essential criteria will be given priority consideration.

Advertised until a suitable applicant is found. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

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