Overview
Project Officer Jobs in Perth, Western Australia, Australia at Ausvet
Title: Project Officer
Company: Ausvet
Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Project Officer
Reports to
Senior Consultant / Project Manager
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia (Mandatory)
Direct Reports
0
Salary
Ausvet Salary Band 6: $80200 – $85,468.95 + 12% Super (FTE)
Position Type
Full-time
Position Role
Ausvet is seeking a highly motivated Project Officer to join our team in Perth. This role is designed for an individual with a strong background in bioveterinary science or agriculture and a burgeoning expertise in veterinary epidemiology. Working alongside senior consultants, the Project Officer will assist in achieving business outcomes in the biosecurity, food security, and health security sectors, specifically focusing on disease surveillance and international project delivery. The successful candidate will utilize exceptional analytical skills and an understanding of epidemiology and information systems to support data analysis, project proposals, and stakeholder liaison. Ausvet views this as a progressive role, expecting the candidate to grow and develop into a consultant role in the future.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Deliver all assigned project tasks within defined timelines to a high technical standard.
- Maintain active and clear communication with the project team and supervisors.
- Proactively seek support to develop epidemiological expertise and information system skills.
- Accurate maintenance of the Ausvet project register and compliance with company policies.
Position Tasks and Responsibilities:
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Project Delivery: Assist senior consultants in the development and delivery of biosecurity and health security projects.
- Epidemiological Analysis: Undertake data analysis tasks related to disease surveillance, such as evaluating disease submission data or monitoring animal health patterns.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for relevant project work and ensure tasks are correctly assigned in the CRM.
- Reporting and Tenders: Assist in the writing of tender applications, formal proposals, and scientific reports for project work, including literature reviews.
- Information Systems Support: Provide operational assistance to information systems projects and broader business initiatives.
- Field Support: Participate in field-based data collection and research, including necessary livestock or wildlife handling.
- Data Management: Perform data entry tasks, including the maintenance of Ausvet’s project register to ensure projects are appropriately registered and trackable.
Key Relationships
- Project Manager
- Senior Consultants
- Ausvet Staff
Position Requirements
Competencies
- Strong attention to detail.
- High level analytical, conceptual, and research abilities.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Displays initiative, flexibility, and resilience.
- Aptitude for information systems and capacity to develop further skills in this area.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Essential: BSc in Veterinary Science or Agricultural Science is required.
- Essential: Experience in project management and the coordination of surveillance data.
- Essential: Technical proficiency in statistical software such as R, STATA, or Tableau.
- Essential: Demonstrated experience in business writing, including tenders and research reports.
- Essential: Demonstrated ability and willingness to travel and participate in livestock handling activities.
- Essential: Valid working visa for Australia and experience with or understanding of Australian agriculture.
- Desirable: MSc in Veterinary Epidemiology or an equivalent advanced degree.
- Desirable: Experience supporting international biosecurity projects or working within government development frameworks.
General Position Requirements:
The incumbent must comply with all Ausvet policies and procedures when conducting the duties defined within the position description. The incumbent is required to follow all reasonable work instructions given by the appropriate supervisor/manager.
To apply or ask any questions please email [email protected] with your cover letter outlining why you’re right for the role, ensuring you meet the above criteria, and attach your relevant experience via your CV.
