WOSU-Project Officer
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- Project Officer
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- REQ568271 Requisition #
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- 6 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to December 2025)
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: REQ568271
Closing Date: Wednesday 30 April 2025 (11:59PM)
Join our Workforce Planning and Talent Development at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity up to December 2025 and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
- Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
About the role
The Workforce Operational Strategic Unit (WOSU) supports the delivery of new government workforce policy, builds resilience and deliver significant projects and programs. Work that enhances the capacity and capability of the system to meet current and future needs. The unit sits within The Workforce Planning & Talent Development Branch.
The Project Officer will assist with the delivery of workforce projects and programs for the Workforce Operational Strategic Unit. This role will provide high level administrative and project support in the development and monitoring of workforce initiatives within the team.
Health Manager level 2, starting salary from $109,857 – $129,624 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 38- hour work week. We support hybrid working with at least 3 days on site at St Leonards.
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.
What you will do
- Coordinate and implement impactful projects, supporting the project lead in the delivery of organisational goals.
- Work within a dynamic project team, ensuring tasks are completed and project plans are implemented to deliver outstanding results.
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, working with other operational contacts across the NSW Health system
- Manage administrative tasks with precision, meeting business and project deadlines and adapting priorities as required.
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, sourcing and collating information for insightful reporting, monitoring, and evaluation to ensure project success.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Experience in providing project co-ordination and administrative support to highly complex projects in a large and complex health organisation.
- Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience supporting the executive and statutory roles of NSW Health and portfolio ministers working in a high volume, complex and demanding professional environment subject to high level political and media attention.
- Highly developed organisational skills and experience working through project portfolios in a high volume and demanding professional environment with a capacity to prioritise competing demands and achieve results with a customer focused approach.
- Excellent proven analytical and problem-solving skills in a health-related workforce operational setting.
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), in your cover letter please explain your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills as per the selection criteria in the position description.
For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Hurley, Operations Manager on tracey.hurley1@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ568271.
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: Wednesday 30 April 2025 (11:59PM)
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the NSW 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 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 comparative assessment 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: Wednesday 30 April 2025 (11:59PM)
