Senior Project Officer, Level 3 - ESMHS
Senior Project Officer, Health Service Manager, Level 3 - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2026
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $127,150.00 - $144,444.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ612168
Location: Randwick, Sydney
Applications close date: 26 October 2025
Come Work With Us!
This is an exception opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Officer with a strong background working in clinical redesign and project management to support organisational change initiatives whilst working closely with executive and clinical leaders withing ESMHS. The role will undertake a range of activities including research, critical analysis, policy and guidance writing, strategic planning, significant stakeholder management, and management and coordination of consultation activities. The successful candidate will be required to work independently on complex tasks and demonstrate critical decision-making skills.
For more information we encourage you to contact Adith Mohan on adith.mohan@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 3 November 2025 and 7 November 2025.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Where you'll be working
Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service , on the Prince of Wales Hospital campus, Randwick
Additional Information and Benefits
An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Full Time positions
Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health-related area, Change or Project Management or relevant equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills to enhance staff performance, influence workplace culture, and lead change.
- Extensive knowledge of contemporary issues in project delivery, including planning, coordination reporting, and risk management.
- Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills with a strong customer service approach.
- Demonstrated high level analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to provide authoritative advice and recommendations across a large and complex organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, and other key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and evaluation at strategic and service levels within a high volume dynamic work environment.
- Current drivers licence (with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position) .
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Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
