Paramedic Workforce Project Manager
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (2 years)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $147,653 - $175.917 plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ627818
Closing Date: Monday 19 January 2026 (11:59PM)
Join our Health Professional Workforce Unit at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary full time (up to 24 months) opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
- Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
- While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About the role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
This is an exciting opportunity to drive innovative workforce reform by leading key projects to explore the future role of paramedics across NSW Health in integrated multidisciplinary workforce models outside of NSW Ambulance Services. The role will undertake work to research, scope, design, deliver and evaluate workforce pilots and projects and determine evidence based methodology to adapt and scale successful roles and models across the NSW Health system. The Paramedic Workforce Project Manager will work as part of a multidisciplinary team under the leadership of the Director, Health Professional Workforce and in partnership with key stakeholders including NSW Ambulance, the Agency for Clinical Innovation, Local Health Districts, Workplace Relations and other key Ministry of Health Branches and Pillar organisations.
Health Manager level 4, starting salary from $147,653 - $175,917 plus Super, with a 38-hour work week.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead, manage and support new workforce model development and pilots, clinician engagement and management.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders through effective communication, negotiation and issues management to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met.
- Provide sound information and advice to senior executives and key staff within the Ministry, Local Health Districts/Specialty Networks, Pillars and other related government agencies.
- Prepare high quality written reports, briefs and correspondence to inform or respond to agency or Government requests.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
A high degree of passion and emotional intelligence with an ability to engage with expert clinicians across a range of disciplines to explore and design innovative models of care.
Demonstrated understanding of current state and emerging trends concerning the paramedicine profession at the state, national and international level.
Demonstrated experience influencing the paramedicine profession through education, research or systems of care development.
More than 5 years clinical practice experience as a paramedic in the public health system.
Demonstrated skills and experience in all aspects of project management (stakeholder engagement and management, planning, development, implementation, monitoring, risk and issue mitigation and evaluation).
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 demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.
Target Questions (1-2 pages)
- What do you see as the key opportunities for paramedics to contribute to integrated multidisciplinary care models in NSW Health settings outside of NSW Ambulance?
- Describe a complex project you have led that involved developing or implementing a new model of care or workforce initiative. How did you manage stakeholder engagement, overcome challenges, and measure success?
Closing Date: Monday 19 January 2026 (11:59PM)
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description.
For role related queries or questions contact Jacqueline Dominish, Director Health Professional Workforce on jacqueline.dominish@health.nsw.gov.au or 0418 742 334 and quote REQ627818.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Frankie De Luca on frankie.deluca@health.nsw.gov.au.
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: Monday 19 January 2026 (11:59PM)
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