Senior Project Officer

About Us

The National Blood Authority (NBA) is an Australian Government statutory agency whose role is to work in a collaborative manner with all Australian governments and blood sector stakeholders to ensure Australia's blood supply is safe, secure, adequate, and affordable. 

Being a small agency of around 100 staff, employees at the NBA are in a unique position to influence decisions and outcomes for the blood sector and seeing the positive impacts of their work on users of blood products, blood related products and blood related services.

The NBA office is located on Northbourne Avenue in Lyneham and has recently undergone renovations to allow for modern, comfortable office space with the technology needed to collaborate effectively. The office is serviced by the Macarthur Avenue Light Rail stop and has onsite parking available.

Job Context

The Research and Product Review section (RAPR) provides analysis and insights to inform the supply and use of blood products, blood related products, and blood related services in Australia. The small team facilitates funding decisions across governments, conducts post-market reviews of product use to understand how they are operating in the real world, administers the National Blood Sector Research and Development Program to help fill known evidence gaps and performs horizon scanning of both the national and international blood sector to keep up to date with emerging trends and advancements.

We are seeking high-performing Senior Project Officers to fill several immediate vacancies who enjoy a challenge and are comfortable working with competing priorities. We are looking for dynamic and team-oriented people who demonstrate analytical, strategic thinking and leadership skills.

You will be able to demonstrate exceptional critical analysis skills as well as initiative and judgement to understand the broader roles and responsibilities of the NBA. You will have strong stakeholder engagement skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills. A background in health, science, research or program management would be highly regarded.

Primary Job Duties

Although not exhaustive, and depending on the role, the duties and responsibilities of these positions may include:

1. Manage and contribute to the evaluation of blood and blood products to be supplied and funded through the national blood arrangements through review, research, and consultation with stakeholders.

2. Manage and contribute to post-market utilisation reviews of blood products that are supplied and funded through the national blood arrangements.

3. Provide advice on the national blood arrangements to parties interested in submitting a new product funding proposal application.

4. Provide advice to existing and potential Research and Development Program grant applicants.

5. Guide and mentor staff to assist in assessing and monitoring the performance of grant recipients in accordance with grant agreements and Program guidelines.

6. Coordinate and monitor emerging issues in the blood sector, using strategic thinking skills to identify the impact of these on the NBA’s operational priorities and note any trends or patterns.

7. Rapidly synthesise, critically analyse and critique technical (blood sector) or complex information to share with internal and external stakeholders.

8. Develop a deep understanding of the NBA’s strategic priorities and use relevant business and market information to identify needs and opportunities for the blood sector.

9. Prepare high-level policy papers, briefs, and minutes to inform and support decision making by internal and external stakeholders in line with the vision and purpose of the NBA. 

10. Provide support for projects, programs, and contracts in accordance with the objectives of the National Blood Agreement and government policies.

To Apply

Please see the job description below for detailed information and how to respond to the selection criteria.

Position Description - APS6 Research and Product Review (pdf)

Position Description - APS6 Research and Product Review (docx)

Applicants are required to submit the NBA Application Cover Sheet, a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, and resume to NBA.Recruitment@blood.gov.au. 

If you have any enquiries about this vacancy, please contact Jo Cameron, Director, Research and Product Review on 02 6151 5031.