Principal Project Officer
Role Title: Principal Project Officer (REQ586656)
• Employment type: Full-time, up to 6 months fixed term with a possibility of extension
• 35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment
• Conveniently located in Sydney CBD, close to public transport
About this role
The Principal Project Officer manages the development and evaluation of best practice policies, programs, projects and activities to meet the strategic and business improvement objectives of the HPCA and Councils. The role provides expert advice, formulates strategic and innovative solutions and oversees the development, progress and evaluation of projects including business and process improvement projects and risk management activities to enhance the HPCA’s and Councils’ achievement of statutory functions and objectives. This role reports into the Director, Legal Governance and Risk.
Crown Clerk 11/12, salary from $ 149,739- $ 173,174 plus super and leave loading
For more information, read the full Role Description.
How to apply
All applicants must review the role description and apply by submitting an up-to-date resume (up to 4 pages maximum) and cover letter (1 page maximum) which outlines your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlights your relevant skills.
Additional information
• This is a NSW Health internal EOI and decisions will be made upon review of all submissions. Offers for this position are dependent on capacity to release the applicants from their current position/role. Please note the selection process will include an informal interview and work sample to determine your suitability.
• You can only be employed for a total period of up to 12 months via this expression of interest
• For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
For role related queries or questions please contact Ameer Tadros, Director HPCA and quote REQ586656.
Closing Date: 11:59pm on Sunday, 20 July 2025
Working at Health Professional Councils Authority
The Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) is an executive agency of the NSW Ministry of Health. We play an important role in protecting the health and safety of the public by supporting the 15 NSW Health Professional Councils in managing complaints about NSW health practitioners.
The position is based at the HPCA Pitt Street offices, located only a short walking distance from Central Station and Belmore Park. There are a number of facilities located within the building, including a food court, a rooftop garden, yoga and Pilates sessions, end of trip amenities, including bike storage. The HPCA upholds NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
Benefits
• hybrid working arrangements, up to 2 days from home
• flex leave on top of annual leave
• great learning and development opportunities including LinkedIn learning
• employee support services
• fitness passport
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the HPCA 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, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
