Senior Project Officer
National Policy and Education – HIV and Sexual & Reproductive Health
ASHM is a not-for-profit organisation seeking an experienced Senior Project Officer to join our National Policy and Education division, leading projects across our HIV and sexual and reproductive
health portfolios.
In this role, you will manage projects across our HIV and sexual and reproductive health portfolio, coordinate committees, engage key stakeholders, and contribute to policy and advocacy work. Working alongside clinical experts, government stakeholders and industry partners, you will help deliver national programs that strengthen the healthcare workforce and build capacity across the sector.
About You
You are an experienced project professional with a background delivering complex projects within health, policy, education or related sectors. You bring strong coordination capabilities, sound judgement, and a passion for delivering meaningful outcomes through collaborative partnerships.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage competing priorities
- Is proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused
- Takes ownership and delivers outcomes with accountability
- Builds positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Maintains high standards of organisation, governance and attention to detail
- Brings genuine interest in (or experience across) HIV, BBVs and sexual and reproductive health
Location: Melbourne, also open to candidates from Sydney and Brisbane.
Employment status: Full-time Fixed term (12 months contract)
Salary: $75,000 to $90,000 + super + NFP salary packaging
Salary based on skills and experience
About ASHM Health
ASHM is a peak professional body representing the healthcare workforce in HIV, BBVs, and sexual and reproductive health. We work collaboratively to strengthen health systems, build the capability of health professionals, and uphold the dignity and rights of people affected by stigma and barriers to care.
An independent community of practice, we equip the workforce to deliver high-quality care: we develop resources and guidelines, deliver training and education, run conferences, and advocate for our members and communities.
Our members include nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, community workers, policy makers, students and sector leaders, all united in building a skilled, confident workforce and improving health
outcomes across 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
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Flexibility: Hybrid working, flexible hours and 9-day fortnight options to help support balance and adaptability in how we work
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Great benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including not-for-profit salary packaging, novated leasing, and fringe benefit tax concessions
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Extra time to recharge: In addition to annual leave loading, we offer two extra paid days off over the Christmas and New Year period
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Support for growing families: We offer paid parental leave to eligible employees, providing extra support during this important life transition.
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Wellbeing matters: We offer an Employee Assistance Program and a flexible, caring work environment that supports balance and mental wellbeing.
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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
- Coordinate projects and committees that build workforce capability in HIV, BBVs and sexual and reproductive health
- Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, timelines, risk registers, and monitoring frameworks
- Support and maintain stakeholder relationships across government, clinical, academic and community sectors
- Prepare reporting, documentation and funding deliverables, and support project governance
- Mentor and support more junior staff, including in their project work and developmentSupport budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial accountability across projects
- Contribute to policy, advocacy, training development and sector initiatives
- Identify opportunities for program growth and improvement.
Skills and Abilities
- Project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
- Budget management, reporting and financial tracking
- Strategic thinking, analysis and problem-solving
- Mentoring, staff support and collaborative working
- Experience using project management and learning platforms (e.g. ClickUp, LMS, LearnDash) and Microsoft Office
- Cultural competency and the ability to work effectively with diverse communities
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
Qualifications and Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in project management, business, strategy, health, allied health, education or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience in project management, ideally within health, policy, community or other
purpose-driven sectors
- Experience with managing diverse stakeholders
- Experience managing budgets, project deliverables and reporting requirements
- Experience mentoring or coordinating staff
- An interest in or understanding of the health sector, or willingness to learn (desirable)
- 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.
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.
Need Support?
If you require support during the recruitment process, please reach out to talent@ashm.org.au
