Project Officer, NSW State Spinal Cord Injury Service (SSCIS)

Project Officer, NSW State Spinal Cord Injury Service (SSCIS) (ID: REQ669417)

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 3 – Part-time, Exempt (Until March 2027)
Remuneration: $132,236.00 - $150,222.00 (pro rata) per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 16
Additional Benefits: Join an organisation passionate about delivering improved health care and enjoy flexible working options based in state of the art, agile offices in St Leonards.
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

Applications Close: 11:59 PM, Sunday 21 June 2026

The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!

About us
The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) leads innovation in clinical care across NSW. We do this by bringing clinicians, patients and healthcare managers together to design and implement new ways to deliver healthcare. 

About the Opportunity
The Project Officer, Spinal Cord Injury will lead and support the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of strategic initiatives that advance the statewide delivery of the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model of Care across NSW.

Working collaboratively the State Spinal Cord Injury Service (SSCIS) Network Manager, clinicians, and key stakeholders, the role will strengthen integration between specialist SCI services, non‑specialist hospitals, and community‑based supports to improve patient outcomes and continuity of care.

The Project Officer will promote, develop and monitor strategic change management programs and initiatives that will improve the level and quality health services delivery in Local Health Districts (LHD) and Hospitals across NSW. This role will also provide executive support functions to the NSW SSICS Network Manager. In addition, executive support functions on special projects within the portfolio will be required.

For your application to be considered:
To submit your application, please provide:

• Your resume (maximum five pages)
• A covering letter detailing your interest and how your skills and experience are relevant to this role, maximum three pages.
• Address the Selection Criteria below in your application.

Selection Criteria

1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated relevant spinal cord injury experience.
2. Demonstrated ability to provide advice which is strategic and add value to a project.
3. Proven ability to provide executive support to a diverse range of project teams in a public sector environment.
4. Demonstrated experience in project management and the implementation of statewide projects, frameworks and/or initiatives.
5. High level skills in conceptual and systemic thinking on the successful application of innovative approaches.
6. Sound knowledge of the health system in NSW and the national context and specific knowledge and understanding of issues related to spinal cord injury.
7. Demonstrated ability to interpret complex information rapidly and accurately.
8. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a broad range of external stakeholders including clinicians, health service managers and consumers, to represent and present on behalf of the Agency for Clinical Innovation.

Need more information? 

• The Agency for Clinical Innovation assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Position Description.
  Learn more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/public-sector-capability-framework
• Find out more about applying for this position
• Learn more about the Agency for Clinical Innovation

Additional Information 

• Applicants will be assessed against the selection criteria in the Position Description.

• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs. 
• This is a temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

Contact People
Please contact the Hiring Manager, Komal Adarkar, on Komal.Adarkar@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact HSNSW-AboriginalCareers@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

If interview adjustments are required, please contact HSNSW-PillarsPC@health.nsw.gov.au at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.