Project Manager – Aeromedical Reform Project Office

NSW Ambulance is advancing strategic aeromedical reform and service delivery enhancement through the coordinated delivery of projects. To manage capital-intensive initiatives with significant organisational risk, a dedicated implementation and governance team will be established, the Aeromedical Reform Project Office (ARPO).  This capability will ensure rigorous oversight, transparency, and accountability in delivering complex projects within mandated timeframes. The ARPO will reflect NSW Ambulance’s commitment to excellence in service delivery and system-wide improvement in aeromedical operations.

• $132,236 - $150,222 per annum (Health Manager Lvl 3) + 12% super and benefits.
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging benefits of up to $9,000, plus additional meal and entertainment options.
• Work in a modern, purpose-built workspace with excellent transport links and plenty of nearby cafés, restaurants, and amenities at Sydney Olympic Park.

About Aeromedical Operations
Aeromedical & Special Operations is a core service delivery directorate of NSW Ambulance and provides specialist coordination, response, treatment and multi-modal transport for pre-hospital incidents, medical retrievals, long distance medical transports, search and rescues and major incidents. It utilises both fixed wing and rotary wing aircrafts with a state-wide fleet of 13 helicopters, 7 fixed wing aircraft and 8 road retrieval ambulances, transporting 12,000 patients per year. It is recognised internationally as a world class organisation and a beacon of thought leadership in the sector.

The service is expanding with three new helicopter bases planned for Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga and Moruya, which will enable helicopters to reach most NSW towns within 60 minutes. This will further strengthen this vital emergency medical network that delivers hospital-level care to patients in remote and regional areas.

About the Opportunity
The Project Manager Aeromedical Reform Project Office is responsible for supporting the Lead Project Manager, Aeromedical Reform Project Office by coordinating project activities, managing stakeholder engagement, tracking progress, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives as set by the Lead Project Manager, Aeromedical Reform. The position holder will work within the Aeromedical Reform Project Office (ARPO) to manage, coordinate, and monitor the delivery of reform projects under the direction of the Lead Project Manager, Aeromedical Reform Project Office.

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About You
We’re looking for someone who:

• Thrives in leading and coordinating projects in complex environments, with demonstrated experience delivering local or regional initiatives that have a statewide impact.
• Brings a track record of managing project scope, monitoring progress, identifying and mitigating risks, and delivering on time.
• Excels at facilitating change, analysing data, and supporting the development of operational models in a health or corporate context.
• Communicates with clarity and influence, with high-level negotiation and interpersonal skills to engage senior stakeholders, run workshops, and deliver presentations to diverse audiences.
• Is highly organised and adaptable, able to manage competing priorities in high-volume, fast-paced environments while maintaining a customer-focused approach.
• Demonstrates proven ability to develop effective solutions, resolve conflicting priorities, and contribute to organisational change initiatives.
• Brings advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project.

How to Apply

Please respond to the below two questions (max 4000 characters including spaces) and submit this with your CV and other required information.

• Question 1: Using a healthcare specific example, describe a time you had to communicate complex project information or risks to senior stakeholders. How did you ensure clarity and understanding?
• Question 2: Tell us about a complex project where collaboration across multiple teams or business units was critical. How did you ensure effective teamwork?

Additional Information

• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.
• Eligibility lists and talent pools may be created and used to fill temporary and permanent vacancies over the next 18 months at the same, or other locations, that are at the same grade and capability level.
• Any AI‑assisted content should still reflect your own capability; candidates may be asked to discuss or demonstrate examples during interview.
• NSW Ambulance is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!  

Conditions

• There is no entitlement to Transferred Employees Benefit (TEB) or travel allowance associated with this opportunity.
• No NSW Ambulance accommodation is provided.
• Employees currently undertaking an Extended Care Paramedic or Intensive Care Paramedic consolidation periods are eligible to apply however will need to complete all training and return of service obligations before accepting any relief/acting opportunities.
• Employees currently undertaking a Special Operations Team (SOT) consolidation period are not eligible to apply for positions other than SOT positions. This includes positions offered via merit selection, transfer lists or later transfer mechanism, expressions of interest or secondments.
• If you are currently a Paramedic or in a role that is covered by the NSW Ambulance Income Protection and Death Benefits (State) Award 2017 you may not be covered by the NSW Ambulance Death and Income Protection Benefits (State) Award and/or Ambulance Officers Insurance, please ensure that you have sought advice prior to applying/accepting this position. For further information please contact Paramedic Insurance via AMBULANCE-ParamedicInsurance@health.nsw.gov.au

Contact Information

Please contact Angela Vaughan on angela.vaughan@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to NSW Ambulance’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact Leonie Garvey on Leonie.Garvey@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

Please contact ambulance-diversity@health.nsw.gov.au if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, until 09 Sep 2028
Location: Sydney Olympic Park
Applications Close: 11:59 PM on 07 June 2026