Senior Project Officer

This selection process will be via suitability assessment (see Additional Information below) and is open to both internal and external candidates. Applications will be considered progressively as they are received, up until the advertised closing date.

Are you a big picture thinker who likes to solve problems? Are you passionate about innovative solutions to important policy issues?

Join our inter-jurisdictional Health Workforce Taskforce team at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity (until 30 June 2026) and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us:
We are the Kruk review Project Team in the National Health Workforce Taskforce, located within the NSW Ministry of Health. We support projects on behalf of the Taskforce, addressing key recommendations from the Kruk review.

• We are a passionate and innovative team dedicated to driving national health workforce policy and reforms.
• We support and embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
• We are committed to growing your career in public service and health, ensuring you have resources and multiple opportunities to thrive in your career.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About these roles
Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $129,464- $142,665 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.

This is an extremely rare opportunity to deliver policy-making and significant reforms recommended by the Kruk Review, relevant to the regulatory settings for internationally qualified health practitioners in Australia. You will:

• expand your knowledge of regulation, policy and legislation in the Australian health system.
• consult with diverse stakeholders from the Commonwealth, state and territory governments and regulatory bodies (e.g., Ahpra and National Boards) to deliver significant national workforce reforms.
• contribute to projects that will improve the applicant experience for the experienced workforce from overseas in moving to Australia.
   

You will be working in a high-performing and friendly team which supports the inter-jurisdictional Health Workforce Taskforce. The team is located within the Workforce Planning and Talent Development Branch, NSW Ministry of Health. Our team is part of a national group of project leads supporting implementation of the Kruk review.

What you'll be doing 
In a fast-paced and dynamic team environment, you will have the opportunity to drive projects towards significant outcomes. In addition, you will contribute to the project management and reporting functions, stakeholder management and collaboration. 
Specific projects that these roles will contribute to include:

• Developing online learning modules to orientate the overseas workforce to the Australian health system and prepare them for safe practice.
• Developing a set of monitoring indicator for overseas workforce recruitment, as well as standards and benchmarks across the national regulatory system.
• Coordinating and supporting a Project Management Office across all Kruk Review projects, including progress tracking, financial monitoring and reporting to governance groups.
   

Please read the full Position Description here .

About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals with: 

• A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• The ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a small dynamic team environment.
   

We support and embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours. We are committed to growing your career in public service and health, ensuring you have resources and multiple opportunities to thrive in your career.

How to apply
If you are interested in applying, please submit an application which includes your CV (max 5 pages) and a cover letter (max 2 pages).
Your cover letter should:

• Explain your motivation for applying – why working in this role and our team is important to you.
• Demonstrate how you are a good fit for the position – highlighting your most relevant skills, experience, and achievements, using examples that show how you can contribute to our priorities.

For role related queries or questions contact hiring manager Phuong Huynh, Associate Director via phuong.huynh2@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ621395.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Frankie De Luca (TA Business Partner) on Frankie.DeLuca@health.nsw.gov.au.

Closing Date: Thursday 11 Dec 2025 at 11:59pm.

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

1. You can only be employed for a total period of up to 12 months via a suitability assessment
2. Please note the selection process will include an informal interview and work sample only to determine your suitability.
3. For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal

Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!

Applications Close: Thursday 11 Dec 2025 at 11:59pm.