Project Coordinator, Quality Care

• Rewarding role leading projects that aim to improve the quality of healthcare across Australia
• Full-time, permanent role, based at our head office in East Melbourne (opposite the MCG)
• $83,057 per annum plus 13.5% superannuation

 
The position
 
Due to an internal promotion we have a great opportunity for a talented Project Coordinator to lead a range of projects that aim to have a positive impact on the quality of healthcare across Australia. Working closely with our Expert Committee for Quality Care, you will help us champion and facilitate high standard general practice and position general practice to make a substantial contribution to the emerging quality initiatives within the Australian health system.  
 
 
Some of your responsibilities will include:
 

• Working with the Expert Committee and its sub committees to develop evidence-based guidelines, resources and policy in areas such as preventive care, health inequalities, chronic disease, family violence, aged care and mental health
• Leading a range of projects end-to-end including, project initiation, planning, scope, assessing risks and dependencies, stakeholder management as well as launch and implementation
• Undertaking research and preparing briefings, discussion papers and submissions
• Supporting the management of external stakeholder relationships and working across other Departments internally to develop whole of organisation business solutions

 
 
The candidate
 
As an adaptable and seasoned project management professional you will have the ability to prepare a range of briefings and discussion papers articulating issues in a transparent format. To be successful in this role you will also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Highly developed skills to research complex issues and analyse emergent health related issues
• Experience managing and driving a number of projects to completion with the ability to deliver project aims and mitigate risks
• Strong ability to develop and maintain working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
• Familiarisation with relevant computer programs and systems, particularly across the Microsoft Office Suite

 
What’s in it for you?

You will be joining a high-profile health and education organisation where progressive leadership, innovation, integrity, collaboration and accountability is valued.  Benefits of working at the RACGP include 13.5% superannuation, easy access to public transport at a great location opposite the MCG, annual leave loading, additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period and discounts to a large range of retailers.
 
 
In 2017 the RACGP became a winner in the Employer of Choice Award category within the Australian Business Awards. The Employer of Choice Award recognises achievement through effective recruitment, engagement and retention of staff.
 
 
To apply for this position, please click on the ‘apply’ button and submit your CV and cover letter expanding on your skills and experience. Please ensure your cover letter is no more than two pages in length. Please ensure that your application is submitted in one PDF or Word document.


Applications close AEST 11:55pm – Thursday 19 July 2018
 
 
 
 
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications are encouraged from people with a disability, people who identify as Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, mature age and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Candidates must have the right to work in Australia.