Project Officer Connected Care
Project Officer, Connected Care
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30 June 2027)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $114,251 - $134,809 per annum plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 38 hours
Requisition ID: REQ649390
Closing Date: 15/04/2026 (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 a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About the role:
Are you passionate about shaping the future of healthcare beyond the hospital walls? Join the Connected Care team and play a pivotal role in delivering integrated, patient centred care across home, community and virtual settings. This is a unique opportunity to apply your project and policy expertise in a dynamic, high impact environment where your work directly contributes to better health outcomes for the NSW community. If you thrive on collaboration, complexity and purpose-driven work, this role is for you.
Health Manager Level 2 starting salary from $114,251- $134,809 plus Super, with a 38-hour work week.
What you’ll be doing
- Support the delivery of Connected Care projects and policy initiatives that enable safe, effective care in the home, community and virtual settings, including Hospital in the Home reform.
- Provide high quality project and policy support, including preparing briefs, reports and advice to inform urgent care, HITH and virtual care priorities across NSW Health.
- Work collaboratively with clinicians, executives, health services and partners to coordinate consultations, working groups and project activities.
- Maintain project documentation and support monitoring, evaluation and reporting to ensure initiatives align with government objectives and improve system performance
About you:
We are looking for a motivated and organised project officer with experience supporting health related projects in complex environments, who can provide high quality advice, coordination and written outputs. You will be a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast paced, dynamic setting and enjoys working with diverse stakeholders to support Connected Care, Hospital in the Home and virtual care reform across NSW.
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 response to the following two targeted questions (up to 1 page).
- Describe your experience providing project support in a complex health or public sector environment. What types of activities were you responsible for and how did you manage competing priorities?
- This role requires clear written and verbal communication. Can you provide an example of how you have prepared advice, reports or briefs for different audiences?
For role related queries or questions contact Naomi Van Steel at Naomi.VanSteel@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ649390
As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Khloe Yang on Shuo.Yang@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: 15/04/2026 (11:59 PM)
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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: 15/04/2026 (11:59PM)
