Employment Type: Part Time: 0.8 FTE (28 hours a week- flexible)
Duration: Fixed Term for 12 months (with possibility of extension)
Remuneration: $129059-$136945 - paid pro rata (+17% super, salary packaging & leave loading)
Location: Kensington & Liverpool

• Make a real-life impact on people with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Join an engaged & supportive team with a mission to improve health policy and practice
• Flexible part-time contract

The Organisation
Established in 2009, the Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry (3DN)’s work contributes substantially to developments in intellectual disability health and mental health. Our mission is to improve health and mental health policy and practice for people with intellectual or developmental disability. There are three main strands of work at 3DN. We Build Capacity through teaching, training, health promotion, development of educational resources and the conduct of other professional activities. We conduct Research with high translational benefit to the disability and health sectors. We provide Consultancy of the highest standard, including providing clinical consultations, sharing expertise and advice, engaging in advocacy and making detailed contributions to policy and legislative reviews.

Why this role matters
This is an opportunity to manage the roll-out of a tailored palliative care service pilot for people with intellectual disability based within the South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD). As the Program Manager you will be responsible for the general project management of the pilot.

Supported by a broad team of academics & clinicians, you will actively develop and coordinate the service pilot by designing the practices and procedures implemented throughout the project’s life cycle. The role also plays a pivotal role in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to manage engagement. You will also be contributing to the preparation of research reports, peer-reviewed publications, presentations and ethics applications. This work will support the research undertaken by 3DN enabling research innovation to improve clinical services.

You will bring your expertise in project management and background in health service innovation to equip SWSLHD in offering a quality health service in this area. Experience within a palliative care setting and/or intellectual disability would be highly regarded, but not essential.

Skills & Expertise:

• Degree or PhD in medicine, nursing or allied health disciplines, registerable in Australia or related discipline.
• Proven advanced project management experience in clinical research or equivalent, with an in-depth understanding of the project life cycle and strategic development delivering projects in the commercial health-related field.
• Experience in health service design, implementation and clinical services innovation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.

For full details, see position description

How to apply:
Please click to submit your application online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below.
Applications must include a CV & cover letter that addresses the selection criteria 'skills & expertise' on the Position Description Project Manager- Level 9.pdf

Contact (job related questions only)
Dr Rachael Cvejic, Lecturer, Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry
E: r.cvejic@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11.55pm Monday 21st November.
We will be reviewing applications as submitted so don't delay your application.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

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