NSLHD Termination of Pregnancy Project Officer
Make a Meaningful Impact on Women’s Health and Access to Care.
An opportunity to support the coordinated implementation of the NSW Health Policy Directive, working in partnership with maternity and women's health services and stakeholders to strengthen pathways and improve access to care for women across Northern Sydney.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time for 20 weeks
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $2189.62 - $2583.61
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ659531
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Royal North Shore Hospital
What you'll be doing
The Termination of Pregnancy Project Officer is to assist in the implementation of the revised NSW Health Policy Directive Termination of Pregnancy in New South Wales across the local health district.
The Termination of Pregnancy Project Officer will work in partnership with local healthcare providers, internal and external to NSW Health, to improve access to termination of pregnancy care through clear pathways and strengthened relationships. This will include, but is not limited to, acute healthcare services, primary health care providers, non-government organisations and private health providers.
The Termination of Pregnancy Project Officer will work closely with the Ministry of Health during implementation of the revised NSW Health Policy Directive Termination of Pregnancy in New South Wales.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in a health or human service field and relevant postgraduate (or working towards same), or equivalent relevant experience, and demonstrated senior leadership experience that will enable you to perform the role of the Project Officer.
- Describe a time you had to work with a diverse group of stakeholders to develop or deliver on policy implementation, demonstrating collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated change and project management skills, including the ability to manage conflict and overcome resistance when implementing change initiatives.
- Demonstrated awareness of the legislative, ethical and policy context relevant to termination of pregnancy and sexual and reproductive health care in NSW, and the capacity to work within these requirements seeking advice and guidance as appropriate.
- Demonstrated skills in computer use and applications such as Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.
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For role related queries or questions contact Susanne Stone on Susanne.Stone@health.nsw.gov.au or 0491 216 663.
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Applications Close: 1 July 2026
