Project Officer (Health Manager Level 2) - Termination of Pregnancy
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time; 8 hours per week up to 12 months
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $57.62 - $67.98 per hour + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation
Location: Primarily based at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and may require travel across the district.
Requisition ID: REQ649773
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
The Termination of Pregnancy Project Officer is to assist in the implementation of the revised NSW Health Policy Directive Termination of Pregnancy in New South Wales across the local health district. The Termination of Pregnancy Project Officer will work in partnership with local healthcare providers, internal and external to NSW Health, to improve access to termination of pregnancy care through clear pathways and strengthened relationships. This will include, but is not limited to, acute healthcare services, primary health care providers, non-government organisations and private health providers.
The Termination of Pregnancy Project Officer's responsibities include:
- Working closely with the Ministry of Health during implementation of the revised NSW Health Policy Directive Termination of Pregnancy in New South Wales.
- Supporting district implementation of the updates within the Policy Directive Framework for Termination of Pregnancy in New South Wales.
- Collaborating and establishing/strengthening relationships with NGOs, primary care providers, Early Pregnancy Assessment Service (EPAS), and public health services to coordinate termination of pregnancy care.
- Delivering education and support practice implementation for termination in pregnancy to all relevant staff.
- Managing consultations and negotiations with diverse stakeholders.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Relevant experience in health policy implementation and/or relevant tertiary qualifications.
- Experience in the provision of advice in a multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders to deliver on policy implementation.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise and organise.
Benefits and Perks!
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
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.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
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For enquiries, please contact Simone Payn via email at Simone.Payn@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 3 April 2026
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