Position details

Scope of this position

This is a funded position for 30 hours per week until 30 June 2020.

The Project Officer will work closely with the Director, NDSS, the Project Manager, NDSS and other relevant ADEA staff, as appropriate, to research, plan, design, implement and evaluate activities funded through the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS).

Key Responsibilities

A key focus for the Project Officer role will be the development of a National Diabetes Nursing Education Framework and associated educational material. The aim of this project is to provide a framework that identifies the diabetes specific competencies a nurse requires to deliver a high standard of diabetes care across the health continuum and all practice settings. The project will support education and professional development for nurses in diabetes care and management.

• Undertake and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Develop and maintain collaborative and constructive relationships with stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of Annual Plans for the NDSS
• Liaise with stakeholders relevant to the NDSS projects
• Develop and implement NDSS projects and evaluate as required, adhering to approved project deliverables and timelines
• Establish and coordinate reference and working groups as required
• Manage external consultants to deliver a range of services
• Liaise regularly with the Director, NDSS about progress and timelines
• Participate in ADEA NDSS team meetings and ADEA staff meetings
• Represent ADEA as required at meetings and conferences
• Contribute to ADEA Board and Annual Reports as required
• Other duties as requested from time-to-time

Individual Knowledge and Skills of the Position

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrated skills and experience in project management including strong organisational and time management skills
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field
• Demonstrated experience in the health and primary health care environment
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills
• High level interpersonal and communication skills including an ability to develop constructive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and to represent their interests in an ethical manner
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and experience with committees
• Diverse experience in the development and presentation of health education materials
• High level research and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a small team environment and autonomously
• Sound computer skills including Microsoft Office
• A willingness to travel (may include overnight stays).

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in Moodle
• Knowledge and understanding of the practice of nursing, allied health, health care, diabetes or chronic disease management
• Experience in and understanding of the Not-for-Profit environment.