Project Officer Cervical Screening Program
Project Officer Cervical Screening Program
Employment Type: Health Manager Level 2 - Permanent Full-time
Remuneration: $118,821.00 - $140,201.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Additional Benefits: Generous Flexible Working practices, access to Fitness Passport, Novated car leasing arrangement, and Salary sacrificing to Superannuation.
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards
Applications Close: Monday 17th of August - 2026 11:59 pm
The Cancer Institute NSW is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!
Where you’ll be working
The Cancer Institute NSW is the NSW Government’s cancer control agency, established to lessen the impact of cancer across the state.
Working at the Cancer Institute NSW means joining a team of committed and dedicated staff who are proud to be a part of the Institute’s purpose of overseeing and accelerating the effectiveness of cancer control in NSW.
The Cancer Institute is a collaborative working environment that encourages diversity and inclusion in how we work and the way we work together. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Greater consideration will be given to suitable applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities (GSE Rule 26).
For your application to be considered
To submit your application, please provide:
• Your resume (maximum five pages)
• A covering letter addressing the Essential Criteria as outlined in the Role Description.
• A response to the individual below pre screening questions
Essential Requirements
• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline such as health, public health or health promotion or equivalent, and relevant professional experience and training.
• Demonstrated experience in program or project management and the application of project management principles and techniques.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+, people living with mental health conditions and people with disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in writing reports and other official documents.
• Demonstrated independence in critical thinking through contribution to reports and other communication materials.
Pre-Screening Questions
Question 1
Describe a project or program that you managed from planning through to delivery. In your response, please describe:
• The objectives and scope of the project/program.
• Your role and the project management approaches or techniques you used.
• How you addressed challenges, risks, or competing priorities.
• Your contribution to reports, briefings, or other communication materials.
• The outcomes achieved and how success was measured
Question 2
Provide an example of a time when you built and maintained effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve a shared outcome. In your response, Please provide details on:
• The stakeholders involved, including any experience working with priority populations.
• How you adapted your communication and engagement approach to meet stakeholder needs.
• How you managed differing perspectives or challenges.
• The outcome achieved and what you learned from the experience
Need more information?
1) The Cancer Institute NSW assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Position Description.
Learn more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/public-sector-capability-framework
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) Learn more about Cancer Institute NSW
Additional Information
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in the Position Description.
• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
• This is a permanent position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident).
Contact People
Please contact the Hiring Manager, Kidest Nadew (Cancer Institute NSW) @ Kidest.Nadew@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact HSNSW-AboriginalCareers@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
If interview adjustments are required, please contact HSNSW-PillarsPC@health.nsw.gov.au at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.
