Senior Project Officer - Emergency Care Institute

Senior Project Officer, Emergency Care Institute

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 3, Full Time – Exempt (Until March 2027)
Remuneration: $137,523.00 - $156,231.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38

Additional Benefits:  Join an organisation passionate about delivering improved health care and enjoy flexible working based in state of the art, agile offices in St Leonards.  

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

Applications Close: Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 11:59PM
 

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 Senior Project Officer will lead and support the development and implementation of high-priority projects aimed at enhancing the quality and safety of emergency care services across NSW. Working closely with the Emergency Care Institute Network Manager, Emergency Care Clinical Director, Emergency Care team, ACI streams, directorates and key stakeholders, the Senior Project Officer will play a pivotal role in driving improvements and fostering collaboration to achieve better outcomes for emergency care.

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 Targeted Questions below in your application.

Selection Criteria

1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline with demonstrated experience in a management or leadership role.
2. An understanding of the contemporary issues, challenges and directions facing emergency health care services.
3. Demonstrated experience in project management and the implementation of local/regional projects, frameworks and/or initiatives with state wide application.
4. Advanced oral and written communication, interpersonal, consultation and stakeholder engagement skills, with demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative approach, and maintain strong positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Pre-Screening Questions

1. How has your experience working in or with emergency department clinicians informed your understanding of contemporary issues, and what projects have you led or significantly contributed to, to address an issue?
2. This role works extensively with clinicians, health districts, specialty networks, and NSW Health agencies. Describe a situation where you gained agreement from stakeholders with differing priorities to achieve a common goal. What approach did you take and what was the result?

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 Kathryn Spears on Kathryn.Spears@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.