Planning and Project Support Officer

Full job description
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up until 06/07/2026)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Location: Station St Office, Penrith
Remuneration: $42.58 - $56.65 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ586297
Applications Close: 21/07/2025
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

Do you have a sharp eye for detail, a passion for organisation and the drive to support successful project delivery? NBMLHD are seeking a Planning and Project Support Officer to join our dynamic team and play a key role in coordinating, monitoring and reporting on a range of strategic projects and planning activities untill July 2026 in a Temporary Full time role.

The Planning and Project Support Officer is responsible for providing high level project and organisational support to the Planning and Strategic Office Team and is also responsible for establishing and implementing frameworks, processes and tools required for the optimal functioning of the Planning and Strategic Office Team. This role will see you provide vital administrative and analytical support to project managers and senior leaders and you will help ensure projects stay on track by maintaining schedules, tracking milestones, preparing reports, and supporting planning and coordination efforts across departments.

If you have the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, have attention to detail and have commitment to accuracy, then we encourage you to apply now to work with a collaborative and supportive team.


Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.


What you will bring to the role:

Relevant qualifications and/or equivalent industry experience in the provision of project related activities and high level administrative support while managing competing work priorities in a complex work environment.
Demonstrated experience in supporting the introduction/improvement of processes and producing related documentation.
Superior organisational and time management skills, with demonstrated ability to analyse, prioritise and meet deadlines with a high level of self-motivation and self-direction.
Effective problem solving and analytical skills, including the ability to work independently, exercising initiative and judgement and a willingness to accept responsibility.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including a proven ability to prepare project and meeting documentation, including briefs, project plans, presentations, agendas, meeting minutes etc.
Demonstrated high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of applications and other relevant business-related applications and processes (e.g. recruitment, payroll, document management system) and demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to and employ new tools and systems as required.
Superior interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively and professionally engage with a range of stakeholders internally and externally, across varying disciplines and levels.
Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.


Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Micaela Scheuermair on Micaela.Hogan@health.nsw.gov.au Read more