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Project Officer - International Programme

09/03/2026
08/04/2026
$67,532.00 - $100,952.00
Temporary
Newington NSW
International Programme

Family Planning Australia (FPA) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW. We are committed to excellence in providing best practice, accredited clinical services, enhancing the knowledge and skills of service providers through education and training, improving the body of knowledge about reproductive and sexual health through rigorous research and evaluation, and leading international development projects to promote the health and rights of people in the Pacific.

Benefits

  • Flexible working options
  • Salary Packaging options to receive $15,900 of your salary tax-free
  • Up to $2650 meal and entertainment allowance
  • Study leave options for those completing additional formal qualifications relevant to roles within Family Planning Australia

Values

Job Description

About you

We are seeking a solution orientated, proactive and adaptable project officer to support our International Programme. The role requires someone who is flexible with great communication skills and able to engage with other people of all levels. The successful candidate will have a non-judgemental and empowering manner who is looking to build on their existing project officer skillset.

About the role

  • Fixed term part time position (24 hours per week) until 30 June 2026
  • Base full time salary: $67,532 - $100,952 (salary is based on experience)

The international Project Officer plays a key role within the International Programme, is responsible for supporting the effective implementation of international projects focused on increasing access to quality sexual and reproductive health services in the Pacific region. This is achieved through capacity building partner organisations to provide high quality family planning services including clinical services, community education, resources development and professional education. 

Specifically, this role will include a diverse set of responsibilities, including project coordination, resource and training development/delivery within the ANCP projects, with a focus on community development and inclusive youth-friendly health services. The Project Officer will play a pivotal in supporting the management of relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. The role sits within the Internation Programme team. The position may require travel to Pacific countries as part of project activities, including after hours and weekend travel. Working in countries in the Pacific and in low resource settings requires innovation, flexibility, respect, adaptability, and resilience. 

To Apply

Your application must include a:

  • Resume (CV); and
  • Cover letter outlining how your skills and experience. You must review and refer to the selection criteria listed in the position description in your application.  

FPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

Please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description.  We will be reviewing applications regularly, and the advertisement may be closed early if the position is successfully recruited to.

Family Planning Australia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Tanya Montoya on tanyam@fpnsw.org.au

Desired Skills and Experience

Selection Criteria
Essential

  • Undergraduate degree in international development, public health or related field
  • Demonstrated, strong project management skills and experience
  • Experience managing multiple projects with competing demands and demonstrated flexibility in adapting effectively to change
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts across a variety of audiences
  • High level of digital literacy, including proficiency in using collaboration tools and ability to locate and evaluate relevant online information. 
  • Ability to work effectively with others in a cross-cultural environment with awareness and sensitivity 
  • Ability to travel in the Pacific region
  • Must have full permanent working rights in Australia

Desirable

  • Relevant postgraduate qualification
  • Skills or experience in facilitation and both developing and delivering training
  • Relevant experience implementing multi-stakeholder international health and/or education projects, particularly in the Pacific region 
  • Skills, knowledge or experience in sexual and reproductive health and rights
  • Knowledge of Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles

Other requirements

  • A Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check are required prior to commencement in this role
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