Project Officer
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $109,857 - $129,624 plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW, hybrid working environment
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ558152
Closing Date: Sunday 16 March 2025 (11:59PM)
Join the Workforce Operational Strategic Unit at the Ministry of Health and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
- 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.
- Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
About the role
Are you a dynamic problem solver who thrives on bringing projects and programs to life? Do you have a talent for juggling multiple priorities while keeping stakeholders engaged and outcomes on track? If so, we want you on our team!
As a Project Officer with the Workforce Operational Strategic Unit, you’ll assist in the delivery of complex projects and programs including the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme and the Tertiary Health Study Subsidy Program. This includes delivering outcomes on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.
You’ll build strong relationships, network, manage risks, ensure continuity, and provide expert advice – all while making a tangible impact!
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.
This role is a Health Manager Level 2, salary from $109,857 to $129,624 plus Super, with a 38-[AH3] hour work week. We support hybrid working with at least 3 days in the office.
What you will do
- Develop, implement, and evaluate project and program outcomes to ensure business continuity
- Manage budgets, timelines, and resources effectively
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, often working with other operational contacts across the NSW Health system
- Identify risks, monitor progress, develop continuous improvements, and ensure quality outcomes
- Provide expert advice and insights to support decision-making
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Strong Project Management Skills
- Excellent Stakeholder Engagement
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Mindset
- Resilience and Adaptability
- Understanding of the NSW Health System
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 position description, 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)
- Describe a complex project or program that you collaborated on with short notice from planning to completion. Outline the key challenges you faced, how you managed risks and competing priorities, and the strategies you used to ensure successful delivery within scope, time, and budget.
- Provide an example when you worked with multiple diverse stakeholders with differing interests. Explain how you engaged with them, managed expectations, navigated challenges, and ensured successful collaboration to meet project and program outcomes.
Applications close : Sunday 16 March 2025 (11:59PM)
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related questions, or if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Gary Johnson on gary.johnson@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ558152.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: Sunday 16 March 2025 (11:59PM)
