Project and Change Manager
Project and Change Manager (AI project focus)
Agency for Clinical Innovation
· Join an organisation passionate about delivering improved health care.
· Flexible Working Organisation based in state of the art, agile offices in St Leonards.
We are looking for someone who can:
· Oversee and strategically lead the end-to-end project management of priority statewide health projects, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget. (AI focus)
· Develop, lead or facilitate the delivery of implementation strategies, and change adoption plan to embed sustainable health service improvements, mobilising people to undertake collaborative action for service transformation.
· Provide expert advice on project and/or change management activities, design, governance, workflows, resourcing, scope, milestones and timelines, where appropriate integrating plans and schedules to ensure successful delivery of project/program milestones.
About us
The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) leads innovation in clinical care across NSW. We do this by bringing clinicians, patients and healthcare managers together to design and implement new ways to deliver healthcare.
For more information go to https://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au
What you will be doing
The Program Accelerator team ensures that priority and complex projects are set up for success by setting a consistent method and standards for managing projects and change. Reporting into the Executive Director, Clinical Engagement and Operational Programs the Program Accelerator team may lead or contribute expertise to the design and delivery of priority projects and ensure alignment to the Agency for Clinical Innovation's strategic goals and objectives.
The role will oversee and strategically lead program, project and change management across all stages of the project cycle, driving high-level buy in and adoption to successfully deliver healthcare improvement initiatives, in hospitals and clinical settings across NSW Health.
As a Project and Change Manager, you will foster innovation and collaborate with diverse stakeholders including but not limited to ACI Networks, health managers, clinicians, partners and consumers to identify opportunities for improvement and provide expert advice and guidance on initiatives that enhance health service delivery. In addition, the role will be required to lead and manage staff within the team.
Success in the role requires adaptability, expertise in project and change management methodologies, and the ability to tailor these approaches for optimal impact, whilst managing multiple projects at the same time.
Employment details
Employment Type: Full Time Exempt (up to June 2027)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $141,974.00 - $169,151.00 per annum excluding Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 40 (38 standard + 2hrs toward ADO)
Requisition ID: REQ585941
How to apply
Your application should include:
- a cover letter detailing your interest and how your skills and experience are relevant to this role, maximum of 3 pages
- an up-to-date resume of no more than five (5) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
- address Selection Criteria below in your application.
Application must be lodged electronically. Please go to https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/ and search Job Reference Number REQ585941 to submit your application.
Selection Criteria
1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent relevant health management experience, including project or change management qualification. e.g. Agile / Prince 2 or similar.
2. Demonstrated experience in using and adapting project management methodologies to deliver projects integrating or deploying the use of AI into a health setting
3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying change management and adoption methodologies, and a proven track record in delivering statewide health and/or local change projects.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of the health system with proven ability to manage strategic projects including the use of Artificial intelligence in the health system. This includes capability to initiate major project activities to build awareness among program teams and key stakeholders, improve program understanding and promote organisational goals, values and objectives
The ACI values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve.
We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+, those with special needs and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and would like some more information about applying for a role within the ACI, please contact one of our Aboriginal Workforce Consultants on 1800 004 546 or by email aboriginalcareers@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are a person with disability and require information or specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact HSNSW-DisabilityEmployment@health.nsw.gov.au.
This position is a permanent/ temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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If you would like more information on this role, please contact Ellen Rawstron on Ellen.Rawstron@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing date: 23rd July 2025 at 11:59PM
