• Play a key role in a meaningful rural‑health research project shaping future healthcare access
• Develop your research capability with dedicated mentoring and professional development
• Part-time (0.6 FTE) appointment on a /fixed term basis till 31/12/2026.
• Base salary range: $95,231 – $100,643 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Rural Clinical School of Western Australia (RCSWA), within the UWA Medical School, delivers rural clinical training across 15 sites statewide, supporting medical students from UWA, Notre Dame and Curtin University. RCSWA also strengthens rural training pathways and builds research capacity in regional and remote health, working to improve health outcomes across Western Australia.

About the opportunity

• Support planning, development and delivery of the Healthcare Access for Rural Practitioners (HARP) project.
• Coordinate project meetings, workshops and capacity‑building activities for RCSWA staff and rural health stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with rural practitioners and organisations to support recruitment, project promotion and feedback through all project phases.

About you

• You hold a degree with relevant experience, or possess equivalent recent experience in a similar project or research setting.
• You bring strong administrative capability supported by excellent organisational skills.
• You are proficient in key digital tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email and online platforms.
•  You communicate with clarity, professionalism and confidence, engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• You demonstrate initiative, problem‑solving capability, and the ability to manage time, resources and deadlines within defined guidelines.

 Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations.

The role can be based across any of our 15 RCSWA sites in Albany, Broome, Bunbury. Busselton, Collie, Derby, Esperance, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Kununurra, Narrogin, Northam , Port Hedland , Warren Blackwood (Manjimup) and may require intermittent interstate travel.

Position description:  PD - Project Officer (HARP) - 522496.pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Robyn Fortune at robyn.fortune@rcswa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 9 February 2026

 This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

 About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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 Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.