Senior Project Officer

Senior Project Officer

ASHM is not-for-profit organisation seeking an experienced Senior Project Officer (SPO) to lead the delivery of high-quality health programs within our National Policy and Education division. The role is responsible for managing innovative projects, lead stakeholder engagement, and drive policy and advocacy efforts. You will have the opportunity to work with clinical experts, influence national health policy, and help shape the direction of critical health programs.

About You

You are a strategic and motivated mid-to-senior level Project Officer with experience delivering complex health programs. You thrive in leadership roles, confidently guiding cross-functional teams and managing competing priorities in dynamic, fast-paced environments. With a strong understanding of the health sector, you bring excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills, along with the ability to drive projects from planning through to successful delivery.

You’re looking to make a meaningful impact and be part of a supportive not-for-profit organisation that values inclusivity, integrity, and continuous learning.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is adaptable, proactive, and genuinely committed to improving health outcomes
• Brings experience in project management
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Is delivery-focused and comfortable working to milestones, budgets, and reporting deadlines
• Can confidently coordinate cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities with ease
• Demonstrates leadership, ownership, initiative, and accountability
• Is highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to maintain strong governance, documentation, and reporting systems
• Communicates clearly and effectively with diverse stakeholders across programs and partner

Location: Sydney or Melbourne

Employment status: Full-time Fixed term (12 months contract)

Salary: $75,000 to $90,000 + super + salary packaging

Salary based on skills and experience About ASHM Health

ASHM is a peak professional body representing healthcare professionals working in HIV, BBVs, and sexual and reproductive health. We partner without prejudice, working collaboratively to develop workforce capacity and strengthen health systems to uphold the dignity and rights of people facing stigma and barriers to care. 

An independent community of practice, ASHM is a trusted organisation and accredited charity that develops resources and guidelines, delivers training, runs conferences, and advocates passionately for the needs of our members and communities. 

Our members and supporters are health workers, community organisers, policy makers, health promoters, medical students, professionals, and specialists – all united to eliminate harm from these diseases, improve wellbeing and to protect our diverse communities.

Our values

ASHM prioritises collaboration, best practices, transparency, community ties, cultural respect, privacy, and addressing social inequities for continual quality improvement.

Benefits of working at ASHM Health

• Flexibility: Hybrid working and flexible hours to help support balance and adaptability in how we work
• Great benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including not-for-profit salary packaging, novated leasing, and fringe benefit tax concessions
• Extra time to recharge: In addition to annual leave loading, we offer two extra paid days off over the Christmas and New Year period
• Support for growing families: We offer paid parental leave to eligible employees, providing extra support during this important life transition.
• Wellbeing matters: We offer an Employee Assistance Program and a flexible, caring work environment that supports balance and mental wellbeing.
• Purpose-driven work: Be part of an organisation that values ethics, integrity, and social impact and puts purpose at the centre of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage discrete and complex health projects, and committees, ensuring alignment with ASHM’s strategic goals and sector priorities.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, risk registers, and monitoring frameworks. Monitor and evaluate projects for continuous improvement, sharing insights with the team and management.
• Support business development, identifying opportunities for collaboration and innovation in the sector.
• Supervise junior staff and coordinate workplans, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to standard.
• Contribute to planning and reporting, including proposal development, team updates, and accurate meeting documentation.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with funders, clinicians, community organisations, government and non-government organisations, and professional societies.
• Manage project budgets, monitor expenditure, and ensure financial accountability
• Contribute to policy and advocacy within project areas
• Prepare accurate and timely financial and activity reports for funders.
• Oversee the development of training materials and resources tailored to clinical needs in project countries.
• Contribute to policy development and advocacy efforts within relevant project areas.

Skills and Abilities

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving, financial and analytical acumen
• Proven skills in the successful management of health related projects (including stakeholder engagement, workplan development and delivery, compliance, budget management and reporting)
• Proven ability to establish and maintain stakeholder relationships at an operational and strategic level with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Skills to lead and support staff across multiple projects, promoting collaboration and performance.
• Ability to evaluate and improve program delivery using data and stakeholder feedback.
• Proficient in project and learning management tools (e.g. ClickUp, LMS, LearnDash) and Microsoft Office.
• Cultural competence and cross-cultural communication
• High-level organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in health, allied health, education, strategy, business management, or a related field; or current enrolment in such a program; or equivalent relevant experience.
• A clinical background with experience in the BBV/STI sector is desirable
• Demonstrated experience in project management and sound understanding of project management principles.
• Experience in working to and reporting on budgets and work plans.
• Experience supervising staff across multiple projects or workstreams, with a focus on collaboration, performance support, and team development.
• Willingness to travel for work as needed (domestically).

Eligibility Open to Australian citizens, permanent residents or applicants with valid work right only.

How to Apply Submit your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria and alignment with ASHM’s values. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

We look forward to hearing from you!

ASHM Health is an equal employment opportunity employer We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We particularly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

At ASHM, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. As a leading organisation representing health professionals in HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexual and reproductive health across Australia and New Zealand, we prioritise cultural safety and responsiveness in all we do. We are also dedicated to our Reconciliation journey. If you’re interested in this role but feel your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply or reach out. You may be the right fit for this or other roles at ASHM.

Need Support?

If you require support during the recruitment process, please reach out to pc@ashm.org.au

ASHM Commitments ASHM Health is a Child Safe organisation. Further information on our Child Protection Policy can be found here – https://knowledge.ashm.org.au/policies/child-protection-policy/

Candidates are required to abide by ASHM’s policies, including the code of conduct, child protection, prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and fraud (PSEAH) and corruption management.

We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals, candidates of all ages, and individuals of any or no religious beliefs.

Pre-Employment Checks Candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including a Police check and counter-terrorism check.