Coordinator Strategic Projects Safety

Employment Type:  Permanent Full Time 
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2 
Salary Range: $109,857 - $129,624 + 12% super and benefits 
Location: Sydney Olympic Park 
Closing Date:  17 July 2025 

ABOUT NSW AMBULANCE 

NSW Ambulance is an integral part of the NSW Health system that must work together seamlessly to deliver services to the community of NSW. We take a values-based leadership approach putting our people at the centre of everything we do, striving to deliver our mission of Excellence in Care through our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.  

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Around the Grounds November 2024 

WHATS ON OFFER  

• Permanent employment, providing job security and stability   

• Excellent remuneration and leave support including annual, parental, carers and more 

• Allocated Days Off (ADO) once a month take a paid day off 

• Additional Public Holiday 

• Generous salary packaging options to help you increase your take home pay: Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + novated leasing 

• Staff Support Program - extensive free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families  

• Fitness passport, and medic-fit gyms at most locations – discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy  

• Discounted private health insurance 

• Career development and growth opportunities 

• Flexible / hybrid working conditions 

• Accessible via Public Transport  

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of strategic safety projects across all functions of NSW Ambulance. Embedded in the safety team and reporting to the Associate Director, Safety, the Coordinator provides project management expertise and ensures alignment with organisational priorities.  

The role oversees governance frameworks, monitors project performance, and drives implementation activities to enhance safety outcomes for NSW Ambulance.  

Key responsibilities include managing project timelines, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, frameworks, and supporting continuous improvement in health and safety systems. 

Please refer to the Role Description and Position Conditions and General Info for further information. 

ABOUT YOU 

• You are an experienced project coordinator or manager with a strong background in delivering strategic initiatives within complex, fast-paced environments - ideally in safety, health, or emergency services. You bring a structured and solutions-focused approach to project planning, governance, and implementation, with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple priorities and stakeholders. 
• Your strengths lie in building collaborative relationships, driving accountability, and maintaining momentum across diverse project teams. You are comfortable navigating competing demands, applying project management methodologies, and ensuring that deliverables align with organisational objectives and timeframes. 
• Your attention to detail is matched by your ability to see the bigger picture, and you are confident preparing reports, tracking milestones, and supporting strategic decision-making. A strong communicator, you engage effectively with leaders, subject matter experts, and frontline teams to translate complex project goals into actionable outcomes that strengthen the delivery of health and safety services. 
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, discretion, confidentiality and to deal with sensitive issues. 
• You are confident using digital tools to support project tracking, reporting, and analysis, with experience in modern platforms such as SharePoint, Power BI and MS Forms highly regarded. 

HOW TO APPLY 

Please respond to the below two questions (max 4000 characters including spaces) and submit this with your CV and other required information. 

Question 1: How have you managed multiple safety-related projects or initiatives with competing priorities and diverse stakeholder groups? Describe the strategies you used to coordinate tasks, maintain momentum, and manage expectations across different teams. 

Question 2:  Describe a project you coordinated where you were responsible for delivering key safety or organisational outcomes. How did you ensure project milestones were met, and what steps did you take to monitor progress, overcome challenges, and evaluate success? 

If you would like to discuss the position and role description more before you formally apply, confidential enquiries can be made to Sascha Newton:

M: 0408 528 104  

E: Sascha.Newton@health.nsw.gov.au 

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. 

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