Senior Project Officer
Senior Project Officer, Operations and Program Support Unit
Join our System Management Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
- Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
- Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
- 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.
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.
Crown Clerk Grade, 9/10, commencing salary of $129,464 - $142,665 p.a. plus super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
What you’ll be doing
The Senior Project Officer role in the Operations and Program Support team will:
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders across the NSW Health system.
- Lead branch-wide projects to support the achievement of organisation-level strategic and operational objectives.
- Lead the preparation and coordination of strategic advice, information, correspondence and reports on diverse and complex policy, planning and operational matters.
- Provide high quality data analysis and administrative support to the unit and ensure effective governance is maintained.
- Take ownership for work, being flexible and adaptable, and making suggestions for new policies, strategies or processes to improve Unit or Agency performance.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Excellent communication and time management skills, who can apply a high-level, strategic lens to coordinate the delivery of high-quality advice in an ever-changing environment.
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders to support efficient business operations and timely issue resolution on a range of sensitive, confidential and urgent matters.
- Solutions-oriented, with a growth mindset and demonstrable commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
- The ability to design, implement and sustain critical health projects that support the achievement of branch-wide, division-wide and/or organisation-level strategic and operational objectives.
- Provide consistent, high-quality support to the Executive in a high-pressure, high volume, dynamic and demanding work environment.
Essential criteria
To be eligible for this position you must meet the following criteria:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and demonstrated operational experience working in the health system for a minimum of 3 years, with a strong understanding of patient flow, access and demand.
- Significant experience in developing, analysing and evaluating health policy and projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Proven experience in leading and managing health projects in a large and complex service industry organisation, including relevant project management qualifications or equivalent.
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) outlining suitability and interest in the role.
You must also demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below (maximum 500 words per question).
- Provide an example of a health project you led that required significant stakeholder engagement and change management. What challenges did you experience and how did you overcome these?
- How have you managed a challenging operational issue in the health system, in relation to patient flow, access and demand? How did you resolve the issue?
Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.
Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission
For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Marciante, Director, Operations and Program Support on Jessica.Marciante@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ602380.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Khloe Yang on shuo.yang@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: 11:59pm Thursday 18 September 2025
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, or a New Zealand citizen, 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.
- For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!
Applications Close: 11:59pm Thursday 18 September 2025
