Senior Project Officer

Full job description
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to September 2025)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $127,150 - $144,444, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW, in a hybrid working environment
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ581473
Closing Date: Thursday 1+ June 2025 (11:5+PM)

This position is open to internal NSW Health permanent employees, or temporary employees who have been employed as part of a merit-based selection process for more than 3 months.

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Join our Connected Care Team System Performance Support branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment up to September 2025 opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About the role:

As a Senior Project Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of Innovative Care initiatives to align with the NSW Virtual Care Strategy, ED Relief Initiatives and government priorities. You will work closely with senior leaders, clinicians, and other key stakeholders to drive Connected Care reform and enhance models of care, such as Collaborative Commissioning, Virtual Urgent Care and Hospital in the Home.
This role requires strong project management expertise, analytical skills, and stakeholder engagement capabilities to support decision-making and deliver high-quality health service outcomes.

Health Manager level 3, starting salary from $127,150 - $144,444 plus Super, with a 38-hour work week.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will:
Lead and support projects by developing, implementing, and evaluating policy initiatives aligned with the NSW Virtual Care Strategy and ED Relief Initiatives.
Provide expert advice to senior executives, clinicians, and key stakeholders on Connected Care reforms, ensuring best-practice virtual health service delivery.
Manage stakeholder engagement, including consultation and collaboration with NSW Health teams, external partners, and government agencies.
Develop high-quality reports, policy papers, and strategic advice to inform decision-making at the Ministry of Health.
Monitor project progress and performance, including risk management, governance, and benefits realisation.


About you:

We are seeking a motivated and strategic thinker with strong project management skills and experience in health system reform.

The ideal candidate will have:
Tertiary qualifications in health, project management, or a related field, with experience in managing complex health projects.
Demonstrated project management expertise, with the ability to deliver virtual care or digital health projects on time.
Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex health data into actionable insights.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to engage with senior executives, write clear policy papers, and present information effectively.
Proven stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with experience working with clinicians and other health professionals.

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below in the application questionnaire.

Target Questions
Demonstrate your relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in health by describing a situation of when you are required to prepare advice to executives to support informed decision making and implementation of complex health reform projects. Provide example related to analyse and interpret complex health information from a variety of sources to make informed recommendations.
Describe and provide example of your project management experience and the demonstrate your ability to plan and implement complex Connected Care, especially virtual care and related projects or policies on time.

For role related queries or questions contact Jerry Yu on Chenyao.Yu@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ581473.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Rebecca Chan on rebecca.chan3@health.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: Thursday 1+ June 2025 (11:5+PM)
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Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information
This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
This position is open to internal NSW Health permanent employees, or temporary employees who have been employed as part of a merit-based selection process for more than 3 months.
For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.

Applications Close: Thursday 1+ June 2025 (11:5+PM)
 
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