Project Officer - Kids Rehab
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 2
Remuneration: 109857 - 129624 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ558389
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Additional information
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
What you'll be doing
- Complex musculoskeletal disorders
- Limb deficiency
- · Spina bifida
- Spinal cord injury and disease
This position will be responsible for working with staff from Kids Rehab, sub-specialty medical departments, Allied Health teams and other key stakeholders to innovate and deliver upon the key operational and strategic priorities of the identified rehabilitation services.
The Project Officer will lead the development of project, implementation, change and evaluation plans; developing and implementing models of care; devising communication strategies; establishing working groups and engaging stakeholders in meaningful consultation and co-design. This position will establish working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective development, implementation and sustainability of redesign and strategic change projects.
- A degree in health, rehabilitation or childhood disability or relevant field or equivalent extensive work experience or a combination of study and work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, change management or clinical redesign in a health environment.
- Demonstrated high-quality organisational skills, ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain stakeholder relationships with clinicians and health service managers from various backgrounds to ensure successful project outcomes.
- High level analytical and problem-solving skills including ability to collect, analyse, interpret and report on complex data and information from numerous sources and incorporate into project plans.
- High level verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate, consult and negotiate effectively with stakeholders.
- High level capability with Microsoft Office suite, including excel and the ability to learn and adapt to the use of a variety of software systems and databases.
- Demonstrated experience in the production of high quality reports, briefs, minutes and presentations etc.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Angus Simpson on Angus.Simpson@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 10/03/2025
