Senior Project Officer, Strategy and Planning

Senior Project Officer, Strategy and Planning 

Agency for Clinical Innovation

• Join an organisation passionate about delivering improved health care.
• Flexible Working Organisation based in state of the art, agile offices in St Leonards.

We are looking for someone who can

• Manage the development and implementation of strategic initiatives ensuring high levels of work performance and completion of projects within agreed timeframes, quality standards and budget.
• Research, evaluate and contribute to the development of strategies, plans and frameworks, and prepare high-quality reports for the ACI, as requested by the Manager, Strategy & Planning and Lead, Strategy & Planning.
• Work collaboratively with ACI teams to review strategic and operational planning initiatives, implement improvement strategies, and provide clear, timely reports to governance committees to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
• Develop and maintain essential project and change management documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of project status, milestones, risks, and achievements. Communicate updates clearly to governance committees, managers, senior leadership and other key stakeholders.

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.

For more information go to https://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au

What you will be doing

The Senior Project Officer, Strategy & Planning will develop and coordinate strategic projects and initiatives that drive improvement across the Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI), ensuring alignment with the ACI's strategic goals and objectives.

The role also provides high-level advice and support to the Manager, Strategy & Planning and works collaboratively with ACI teams to coordinate strategic planning, reporting, and the development of new initiatives.

Employment details

Employment Type: Full Time Exempt (18 months)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $127,150.00 - $144,444.00 per annum excluding Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 40 (38 standard + 2hrs toward ADO)
Requisition ID: REQ610778

How to apply

Your application should include:

• a cover letter detailing your interest and how your skills and experience are relevant to this role, maximum of 3 pages
• an up-to-date resume of no more than five (5) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
• address Selection Criteria below in your application.

Application must be lodged electronically. Please go to https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/ and search Job Reference Number REQ610778 to submit your application.

Selection Criteria 

1. Experience in designing and implementing medium to large-scale strategic initiatives ensuring that they are delivered on time and meet stakeholders' needs.
2. Demonstrated experience in applying project and/or change management methodologies to deliver complex initiatives.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – with a track record of making recommendations based on relevant evidence.
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a complex environment, managing multiple projects and stakeholders across diverse teams and subject matter areas.

The ACI values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve.

We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+, those with special needs and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and would like some more information about applying for a role within the ACI, please contact one of our Aboriginal Workforce Consultants on 1800 004 546 or by email aboriginalcareers@health.nsw.gov.au

If you are a person with disability and require information or specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact HSNSW-DisabilityEmployment@health.nsw.gov.au. 

This position 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.

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If you would like more information on this role please contact Davide de Sousa on davide.desousa@health.nsw.gov.au

This recruitment is managed by our internal teams at the ACI. ACI is unable to accept agency applications nor engage with recruitment agencies at this point in time. We thank you in advance for respecting our process.

Closing date: Monday, 20th October 2025 at 11:59PM