ICT Project Support Officer

Contribute to impactful projects in the healthcare sector!

Remuneration: $84,436 – $112,331 Per Annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - Until December 2026 
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Charlestown - Onsite
Requisition ID: REQ566229
Closing Date: Sunday the 4th May

About the role:

As the ICT Project Officer - Digital Health Facilities, you will play a key role in supporting the ICT Project Lead by coordinating ICT technical infrastructure and systems for both clinical and non-clinical redevelopment projects. You will be responsible for a range of project management and coordination activities, ensuring that deliverables are met within timeframes and that projects stay on track.

In this role, you will:

• Plan, implement, monitor, and report on specific projects to meet organisational goals, maintaining awareness of deadlines and resource constraints.
• Collaborate with the ICT Project Lead – Digital Health Facilities in representing LHD requirements in various ICT initiatives, including the evaluation, selection, acquisition, and deployment of IT infrastructure and systems.
• Provide support by preparing and maintaining project documentation, including briefings, status reports, project updates, and change/risk management plans.
• Manage project coordination tasks such as maintaining risk registers, drafting tender documentation, and assisting with meeting preparations.
• Ensure clear communication with both internal and external stakeholders to facilitate successful project outcomes.
• Be available to travel across the district to support the Project Lead in the execution of various tasks and activities as required.
• Support the overall success of the redevelopment projects by working independently under the guidance of the project lead, while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Does This Sound Like You?

We are looking for someone who thrives in a team environment, values clear communication, and can work independently under the direction of the project lead. If you are:

• Flexible and adaptive in handling competing priorities while maintaining focus on meeting deadlines.
• A strong communicator, both written and verbal, with a knack for collaborating with diverse internal and external teams.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage project documentation and track deliverables while staying mindful of schedules.
• Comfortable working independently and proactively escalating issues when necessary, but also eager to collaborate with your team to achieve shared goals.
• Experienced in supporting large-scale ICT projects and have a solid understanding of ICT standards, policies, and procedures.

Why work for us:

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Monthly Allocated Days Off
• 4 weeks annual leave
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 

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For role related queries or questions contact Jo-Anne Frost on JoAnne.Frost@health.nsw.gov.au

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. 

Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.  
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases  for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. 

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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