ICT Project Manager - Digital Health Facilities

Remuneration: $127,150 – $144,444 Per Annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until December 2026
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Negotiable within Tamworth, Manning or Charlestown - Based on Site 
Requisition ID: REQ576170
Closing Date: Wednesday the 28th of March

Why Join Us?
We're looking for a hands-on leader with practical, on-the-ground experience to drive transformational ICT change in healthcare. This role is location-negotiable, but must be based within the Hunter New England Local Health District—specifically Tamworth, Manning or Charlestown. As this is a key leadership position, working on-site is essential to the role’s success.

Join a supportive team that is driving the force behind digital smart solutions for one of the biggest employers in the district!

Benefit from:
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations:

• Sustainable Healthcare initiatives with a focus on continuous improvement
• Monthly Allocated Days Off for better work-life balance
• 4 weeks annual leave and paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• Salary packaging options up to $11,600 + novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for discounted gym memberships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family well-being
• Opportunity to collaborate with a range of clinical and non-clinical professionals

About the role:
As a strategic and operational leader, you’ll oversee the design and implementation of ICT systems for major health redevelopment projects throughout the District. This role is hands-on and site-focused you’ll need to regularly travel across the region and be embedded in the environments you're supporting.

You will:

• Develop and deliver ICT strategies across ‘greenfield’ and existing facility projects
• Build governance frameworks and define business and technical requirements
• Liaise closely with senior leadership and project teams to ensure delivery milestones are met
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships and high-value vendor partnerships

What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a practical, results-driven professional with hands-on experience delivering complex ICT infrastructure projects—think networks, servers, telecommunications, and site readiness. A background in health or government settings is highly regarded.

Learn more about the role here: Position Description

For role related queries or questions contact Jo-Anne Frost on JoAnne.Frost@health.nsw.gov.au

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.

Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.  
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases  for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. 

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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