Project Coordinator, ICH

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
Salary package: $89,134 - $102,600 per annum (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Part time, Fixed term (up to 32 months)
Location: Canberra, ACT

Position overview
The ANU Institute for Communication in Health Care (ICH) is an international, interdisciplinary organisation, established to promote health care communication research and the application of research findings to healthcare practice and education. The ICH’s mission is to build an international, collaborative research and training hub in healthcare communication to improve patient safety and the quality of healthcare practice around the world.

ICH is currently seeking a Project Coordinator to coordinate the ICH projects and support its strategic direction in the coming years to maximise sustainability and research impact.

This position is a challenging, rewarding combination of overseeing the internal project work of our world-class research institute, and strategically and proactively supporting new relationships and funding arrangements based on that understanding.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Enquiries: Liza Goncharov, T: 0421 921 690 E: liza.goncharov@anu.edu.au 

Anticipated interviewing scheduled the week of 5th of August 2024. Anticipated start date for this position is 2nd of September 2024.

The Institute for Communication in Health Care (ICH)

Based at one of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, the ICH addresses mounting evidence that ineffective communication at all levels of the healthcare system leads to poor patient outcomes, including serious illness and death, and contributes to clinician dissatisfaction.

The Institute aims to translate cutting-edge communication research into best practice for safe and compassionate health care. It is located in the College of Arts and Social Sciences, within the Research School of Humanities and the Arts. It also has very strong links with the ANU School of Medicine and with organisations in the healthcare sector in NSW (such as St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney), ACT, across Australia and internationally.

Recognising the increasing linguistic and cultural diversity of healthcare consumers and clinicians, the institute encourages an innovative interprofessional approach. Through its collaborative projects and events, the ICH brings together internationally renowned experts from the disciplines of medicine, nursing and other health professions, medical/healthcare education, interprofessional training and practice, health policy and leadership, health sciences, linguistics, health communication studies, sociology, and clinical service redesign.

Building on extensive collaborations established over the last six years between healthcare professionals and communication experts from around the world, the Institute fosters innovative interdisciplinary research, collaborative projects and annual international events.

College overview
The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is one of seven Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 57 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and three ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 270 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life.

Application information
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement of approximately three pages addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.