Project Support Officer
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- Project Support
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- REQ576686 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to June 2026)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $84,436 - $112,331, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ576686
Closing Date: Monday 23 June 2025 (11:59PM)
Join our InforMH Team in System Information and Analytics at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Our team supports mental health and suicide related services in using data to improve care.
About us
- We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel 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.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
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 undertakes a range of operational and high-level administrative activities to support and co-ordinate the delivery of projects across the InforMH team. The role assists the Senior Manager and InforMH Executive Team and contributes to the achievement of strategic and operational objectives. If you are interested in project management, collaborative teamwork, and health service improvement this is a great role for you. It is also a role that will provide strong foundations for someone wanting to grow their knowledge and experience in these areas.
Health Manager level 1, starting salary from $84,436 - $112,331 plus Super, with a 38-hour work week.
What you’ll be doing
- Provide a range of program/project and operational/administrative support activities.
- Assist the Senior Manager, Executive and broader InforMH team to complete tasks and implement project plans to ensure agreed outcomes are achieved.
- Monitor, track and report on the status of project deliverables to ensure time, cost and quality metrics are in line with approved project plans for assigned projects.
- Maintain register of compliance with endorsed project management methodology, tools, processes, procedures and other relevant organisational policies for audit purposes.
- Contribute to the development of project plans under the guidance of a Program/Project Manager.
About you:
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role in a healthcare environment.
- Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience in project support / project management.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills including the ability to prioritise and meet strict deadlines.
- Capacity to work effectively and co-operatively within a team environment and to work autonomously without supervision.
- High level written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to prepare and review written documents including correspondence, briefs, reports and presentations.
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) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below in the application questionnaire.
Target Questions
- Please give an example of a large-scale project you have participated in that required close collaboration with stakeholders. Please outline your role in this project, and how you have contributed to the outcome.
- How do you prioritise competing deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously?
Closing Date: Monday 23 June 2025 (11:59PM)
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Charmaine Turton on charmaine.turton@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ576686.
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
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 of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- 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.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: Monday 23 June 2025 (11:59PM)
