Senior Project Officer
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or 4 days Part Time a week (up to June 2026)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $127,150 - $144,444, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW, in a hybrid working environment
Hours Per Week: 30-38
Requisition ID: REQ564199
Closing Date: Tuesday 8 April 2025 (11:59PM)
Join our System Performance Support Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity up to June 2026 and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
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.
- Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
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.
NSW Health has been on a transformational journey to modernise and streamline its technology systems. The NSW Ministry of Health has a role of ‘system manager’ to the NSW public health system. With more than 228 hospitals across New South Wales, systems, frameworks, policies and procedures are required to manage patient flow, care coordination and other key health system manager functions. This has required an enabling platform called the State Operational Data Store (ODS) and its associated applications to be developed using data from numerous sources which are curated and consolidated in real time and used by over 40,000 staff.
The Senior Project Officer is responsible for managing and ensuring resources are utilised appropriately for the development of key enterprise solutions that support NSW Health's strategic vision and priorities using the State ODS.
Health Manager level 3, starting salary from $127,150 - $144,444 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 38-hour work week.
What you will do
The Senior Project Officer will also be responsible for:
- Preparing, authoring, editing, managing and reviewing the provision of high-level communications and correspondence for approval including ministerial correspondence, Briefs, Policies, reports, submissions and notes to ensure the comprehensiveness, accuracy and timeliness of written information.
- Working with the ODS Program Management Team to manage all Program and Executive level reporting including reporting and managing risks and issues via tools such as Azure DevOps or SharePoint.
- Monitoring financial reports and general ledger transactions specific to the Program to report on financial risks and issues including any impacts to the actuals vs forecast.
- Monitoring and reporting on the delivery of urgent and high priority tasks that require attention from the ODS Program Management Team and ensuring everything is appropriately prioritised to meet deadlines.
- Provide efficient, effective and compliant administrative and executive support directly to the Director, to ensure the Program meets its responsibilities regarding governance, risk, communications and overseeing the implementation of decisions made by the Director across the Team.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Experience (> 2 years) in NSW Health protocols and procedures and in preparing, authoring, editing, managing and reviewing the provision of high-level communications and correspondence including Ministerial correspondence, Briefs and Policies specific to health care.
- Experience (> 5 years) working in Government equivalent positions with respect to executive support functions and project management with a focus on the emergency, hospital and the community care setting.
- Experience (> 5 years) and proficient in the use of Microsoft applications including and not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint, Azure DevOps, Teams and documentation software such as Confluence.
- Experience (> 5 year) with all aspects of executive level support functions including demonstrated understanding and ability to manage program governance, risk, communications, financial management and reporting, human resource management, recruitment and benefits realisation.
- Experience (> 5 years) working in large, complex multi-disciplinary organisation with different stakeholders to engage with a focus on the emergency, hospital and the community care setting.
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), submit your resume and cover letter in one document AND Demonstrate your ability by providing a response to the two target questions below in your application.
Target Questions
- Can you provide an example of a complex project in the healthcare sector where you were a Project Officer? Describe how you handled competing priorities, stakeholder engagement, and ensured the project met its objectives within the required timeframes.
- NSW Health emphasises collaboration and innovation. Can you share an experience where you identified an area for improvement within a project, implemented a creative solution, and measured its impact on the project's success?
For role related queries or questions contact Pedram.bidhendi@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ564199.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Rebecca Chan on rebecca.chan3@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: Tuesday 8 April 2025 (11:59PM)
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1) Click here for the Position Description
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Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the NSW 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 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 comparative assessment 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: Tuesday 8 April 2025 (11:59PM)
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the NSW 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 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 comparative assessment 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: Tuesday 8 April 2025 (11:59PM)
