Senior Project Officer

Temporary Senior Project Officer (until 30 October 2026)
Join our team in the Rural, Regional and Remote Clinical Trial Enabling Program at NSW Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary, full time employment opportunity to help shape the future of health in New South Wales!

About us

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
• Join a team that is passionate about delivering equitable access to healthcare through multiple innovative rural regional and remote projects

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About this role
You'll be joining the largest public health system in Australia and contribute to a world-class health system in NSW.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Officer to join our team. This role will support financial management, data analysis and project management, as well as administration, and implementation of the Rural, Regional and Remote Clinical Trial Enabling Program within the Office for Health and Medical Research. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the clinical trials infrastructure in rural areas.

Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $120,859.00 - $131,183.00 p.a. plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.

The role works in a hybrid working environment, with 3 days per week at the office in St Leonards.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you'll be doing

• Manage the project cycle, including developing project plans, managing budgets, financial and data analytics and meeting reporting requirements to ensure the program outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate all aspects of implementation including risk and contingency management, benefits realisation, project impact and quality measures.
• As the Senior Project Officer you will be responsible for providing coordination and administration of working groups and committees and delivering on outcomes of the program.
• Manage stakeholder groups, monitor and report on deliverables and milestones and the position will develop, implement, and evaluate the program.

About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with: 

• Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstratable significant experience working in end-to-end complex project management, skilled in financial management and data analytics
• Experience working in clinical trials sector.
• Excellent communication skills to provide high quality timely advice.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, teamwork and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships across
• The ability to work independently with strong organisational and time management skills, to manage competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Experience working in government and of government procurement processes an advantage.
• The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.

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), cover letter (1 page) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below (1-2 pages).

1. Provide an example of a complex project you have managed. What strategies did you implement to ensure timely delivery, and that outcomes were realised.
   
   
2. Describe a project you led where you had to work with stakeholders with divergent opinions. How did you manage expectations, what worked well and what would you do differently?
    

For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Nash on rachel.nash1@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ536111.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne on lisa.byrne@health.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 05 January 2025