Project Portfolio Coordinator
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- Hunter New England Local Health District
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- REQ569917 Requisition #
Drive Digital Transformation in Healthcare
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - Until Dec 2026
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $109,857 - $129,624 Per Annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Charlestown, On-Site
Requisition ID: REQ548698
Closing Date: Sunday the 4th of May
Hunter New England Health is seeking an experienced ICT Project Portfolio Coordinator to play a critical role in delivering our Digital Strategy. This is a key role in defining and contributing to varied and innovative projects that enhance healthcare services across the region, making a real difference to the community within a large public sector organisation.
Why Hunter New England Local Health District?
As one of the largest employers in NSW, we offer unparalleled career growth, exposure to diverse workforce operations, and the chance to contribute to healthcare across metropolitan, regional, and remote communities!
Enjoy a career that challenges you with interesting work and surrounds you with spectacular locations!
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Monthly Allocated Days Off
- Four weeks of annual leave
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - providing you with the opportunity for true work-life balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
About the position:
As a key member of the ICT Governance Team, you will:
✔️ Support the planning, monitoring, and coordination of a diverse portfolio of ICT projects.
✔️ Oversee and identify requirements for supporting project compliance the production, collation, and storage of critical reporting and governance artefacts.
✔️ Facilitate stakeholder communication and change management initiatives.
✔️ Maintain compliance with project management frameworks and provide coaching on best practices.
✔️ Oversee risk and issue tracking, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies.
✔️ Support the use of ServiceNow’s Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) system, including dashboard creation, training, and process improvements.
About you:
You are an experienced and confident ICT project professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. With a strong commitment to project governance and compliance, you ensure all activities align with Project Management Frameworks and LHD principles while delivering forward-thinking solutions.
Your key strengths include:
🔹 Leadership & Communication – You confidently engage with senior leadership, escalate risks appropriately, and effectively ‘manage up’ when needed.
🔹 Independence & Initiative – A self-motivated problem solver, you juggle competing priorities while providing critical support across diverse ICT projects.
🔹 Technical & Organisational Skills – Proficient in Project Management tools, you ensure compliance with frameworks, maintain meticulous documentation, and drive efficiency.
🔹 Collaboration & Coaching – You work seamlessly with Project Managers, technical teams, and business stakeholders, offering guidance and support to enhance project outcomes.
With strong organisational skills, excellent time management, and attention to detail, you help support the delivery of impactful digital projects that shape the future of healthcare.
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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.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- 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.
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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