Project Support Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 1 Feb 2026) and expression of interest for multiple upcoming opportunities
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $109,857 - $129,624, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW, in a hybrid working environment
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ564119
Closing Date: Monday 7 April 2025 (11:59PM)

Join our System Management team at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity up to 1 February 2026 and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.  

• We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
• 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.
• Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment

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. 

The Project Support Officer will be responsible for supporting the NewGen Matrix Project Management Office with all Program administrative related activities including and not limited to:

• Preparing, authoring, editing, managing and reviewing the provision of high-level communications and correspondence for approval including ministerial correspondence, Briefs, Policies, reports, submissions and notes to ensure the comprehensiveness, accuracy and timeliness of written information.
• Working with the Senior PMO Manager, Clinical, Operational and Technical Stream Managers to manage all Program and Executive level reporting.
• Monitoring financial reports and general ledger transactions specific to the Program to report on financial risks and issues.
• Assisting with the monitoring and reporting of Program benefits and outcomes achieved on a monthly basis.

Health Manager level 2, starting salary from $109,857 - $129,624 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 38- hour work week.

What you will do

• Preparing, authoring, editing, managing and reviewing the provision of high-level communications and correspondence for approval including ministerial correspondence, Briefs, Policies, reports, submissions and notes to ensure the comprehensiveness, accuracy and timeliness of written information.
• Manage formal correspondence, general coordination and managing actions, proactively scheduling, organising and prioritising meetings and oversight of employees for the effective and efficient operation of the NewGen Matrix Program.
• Working with the Senior PMO Manager, Clinical, Operational and Technical Stream Managers to manage all Program and Executive level reporting including reporting and managing risks and issues via Azure DevOps.
• Monitoring financial reports and general ledger transactions specific to the Program to report on financial risks and issues including any impacts to the actuals vs forecast to the Program Leadership Team.
• Managing procurement activities including ensuring vendor contracts are following NSW Health Procurement guidelines, on and off boarding vendor resources, creating Purchase Orders and tracking vendor expenses.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with: 

• Demonstrated experience in project management, high level data analysis skills and experience with development of reports.
• Well-developed analytical skills including the ability to analyse and interpret complex information from numerous sources, prepare and present analysis and reports, deal with challenges creatively and achieve business focused solutions.
• Proven capacity to develop creative and innovative solutions in order to improve productivity and effectiveness for stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills with demonstrated experience working in a high volume and demanding professional environment with proven capacity to prioritise competing demands, achieve business goals within tight deadlines, perform and always work with a customer focused approach.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, such as communications, health management, nursing, allied health, and/or equivalent experience.

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), explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills. 

For role related queries or questions contact Karl Davies on karl.davies@health.nsw.gov.au and quote  REQ564119.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Rebecca Chan on rebecca.chan3@health.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: Monday 7 April 2025 (11:59PM)