ICT Project Manager - Digital Health Facilities

Drive ICT Excellence in Healthcare Redevelopment

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 Armidale, Tamworth, Manning or Charlestown - Based on Site 
Requisition ID: REQ565460
Closing Date: Sunday, the 27th of April

Why Join Us?
In this leadership role, you’ll have the opportunity to drive an impactful ICT transformation within healthcare, supporting the delivery of cutting-edge technology that enhances patient care. As part of a dynamic, collaborative team, you’ll help shape the future of healthcare across a range of facilities.

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 key leader, you'll drive the development and delivery of ICT systems for major health redevelopment projects across the District. You'll lead and oversee implementation of the ICT strategy, engage stakeholders, and define business requirements for both ‘greenfield’ and redeveloped facilities. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you’ll create governance frameworks and manage relationships to ensure the successful deployment of IT systems across the district.

This role will involve travel across the region, with flexible working options available in Armidale, Tamworth, Manning, or Charlestown, giving you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the region’s healthcare infrastructure

What you need to succeed:

We’re looking for a strategic, results-driven leader with a strong background in managing complex ICT projects and building solid vendor relationships. Your expertise will ensure the delivery of high-quality systems on time and within budget, all while adhering to NSW probity guidelines:

• Tertiary qualification in ICT Project Management or equivalent experience
• Proven stakeholder management experience and strong project management capabilities
• Capital works experience (preferred)
• Advanced negotiation skills and in-depth understanding of NSW probity guidelines
• Exceptional written communication skills for business cases, risk management, and project report
• Experience developing and maintaining ICT standards and procedures
• Strong ability to track and manage project milestones, adjusting strategies to stay on target
• Previous experience in large-scale ICT projects, ideally in the health or government sector
  
  

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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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