Senior Program Coordinator x2

Role Title: Senior Program Coordinator x2

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (11 months from the start date)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $132,236 - $150,222 plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ642668
Closing Date: 17 March 2026 (11:59PM)

Join our System Information and Analytics branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting full-time temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.  

About us

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
• Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

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

About the role:
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

The Senior Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating key program delivery activities across the AI and CAC Program, including planning, scheduling, reporting, briefs and approvals, vendor management and financial monitoring with Districts and Networks.
The role works with stakeholders, governance forums and vendors to support delivery of project outcomes within agreed scope, time, budget and quality parameters, and to support effective risk, issue and stakeholder management.

Health Manager level 3, starting salary from $132,236 - $150,222 plus Super, with a 38- hour work week.

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinate day-to-day program delivery activities, including planning, scheduling and progress tracking across the AI & CAC Program.
• Prepare and assist in project documentation, including briefs, reports, updates, governance papers and approval submissions.
• Support Monitoring and maintaining program timelines, risks, issues and dependencies, and support timely escalation and resolution. Coordinate meetings, workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder consultations.
• Support budget forecasting and expenditure tracking to assist effective financial management of the program.
• Work closely with stakeholders, governance forums and vendors to support delivery of project outcomes within scope, time, budget and quality requirements. Act as a central point of communication across teams and provide high‑level administrative, analytical, and strategic support

About you:
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex programs or projects in a large and/or complex organisation, including planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting.
• Highly developed written communication skills, with proven ability to prepare high-quality briefs, governance papers, reports and executive correspondence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with experience identifying and managing risks, issues, dependencies and competing priorities in a structured delivery environment.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and consultation skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams, governance forums and external providers.
• Well-developed organisational skills and sound judgment, with the ability to provide high-level coordination and advice to support delivery of outcomes within agreed scope, time, budget and quality parameters.

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.

Target Questions (1-2 pages)

Question 1
Describe a time when you coordinated a medium to large, complex project or program. What was your role, how did you manage competing priorities, and what was the outcome?

Question 2
Describe a time when you built and maintained effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external providers/vendors to deliver a project outcome. How did you manage communication, negotiation and issues, and what was the result?

For role related queries or questions contact Gnanavel Gnanam on Gnanavel.Gnanam@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ642668

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Khloe Yang on shuo.yang@health.nsw.gov.au