2x Senior Project Officer
Role Title: Senior Project Officer, Connected Care
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30 June 2027)
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: REQ635533
Closing Date: Wednesday 25 February 2026 (11:59PM)
Join our Connected Care team at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
- Join our passionate team. Connected Care is part of System Performance Support Branch and provides expert advice on issues that may impact on health system performance, identifies opportunities for performance improvement, promotes the implementation of state-wide patient flow initiatives that improve and enhance the delivery of high quality, efficient and effective health services for the NSW community.
- Key priorities for the team include hospital in the home reform and implementation of the NSW Health Virtual Care Strategy. The Connected Care team has a pivotal role in supporting and delivering initiatives/programs relating to collaborative care in the home, community and virtual settings.
- Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment. We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
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’ll help improve health and wellbeing across NSW while growing your career within Australia’s largest health organisation.
In this role, you will support the Connected Care team by delivering project planning, progress monitoring, reporting and coordination to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope and budget.
You will work with LHD and SHN stakeholders to support local initiatives and ensure alignment with statewide reforms. You will also prepare advice for Connected Care leadership and Ministry Executive on virtual care, Hospital in the Home and other out of hospital care models.
As part of the Connected Care team, you’ll contribute to key reforms that enable NSW Health to deliver more care outside traditional health settings through expanded virtual care.
Health Manager level 3, starting salary from $132,236 - $150,222 plus Super, with a 38-hour work week.
What you’ll be doing
Providing project support and management for key initiatives to enable NSW Health services to deliver clinical care outside of traditional hospital settings through embedding the use of virtual care.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who:
- Can support large-scale health projects at a district or statewide level to embed virtual care.
- Can support change management initiatives across clinical services.
- Work well in a team, build strong relationships, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
- Have excellent written communication skills.
- Are agile and able to adapt to the changing needs of the 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 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)
- Please share your experience in supporting a clinical or operational project in a healthcare setting. Include how you approached the task, the tools or methods used to keep the project within scope and on schedule.
- Please describe a time where you have worked with stakeholders to achieve a project or policy outcome. How did you manage the engagement process?
For role related queries or questions contact Jo Sharpe at Joanne.Sharpe@health.nsw.gov.au or 0458 008 213 and quote REQ635533.
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.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description.
- Find out more about applying for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Jo Sharpe at Joanne.Sharpe@health.nsw.gov.au.
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.
Additional information
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: Wednesday 25 February 2026 (11:59PM)
