Senior Project Officer

Join the Workforce Operational Strategic Unit team at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity (up to August 2027) and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

• We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
• Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
• Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
• While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.

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 are enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

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 Senior Project Officer is responsible for the coordination, management, and delivery of services and business functions of workforce initiatives lead by the Workforce Operational Strategic Unit. This includes providing advice to business units related to planning the delivery of and not limited to rural health workforce enhancements, scholarship and subsidy programs, and other projects of significance.

Health Manager Level 3, starting salary from $132,236 - $150,222 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 38-hour work week, work location - 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you will be doing

• Drive operational excellence by delivering efficient service outcomes and developing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success
• Lead and manage workforce planning, providing expert support and advice to the organisation, business units and employees on workforce planning and organisational design
• Scope, plan and implement workforce initiatives, ensuring project priorities are met through integrated organisational change management strategies. Resolve issues in consultation with the Program Manager
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across NSW Health and associated organisations to support collaborative and effective workforce outcomes
• Lead and manage ad hoc organisational improvement projects, contributing professional insights and innovative solutions. Actively participate in project-related meetings and working groups, raising issues and proposing initiatives to support continuous improvement.

About you

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

• Relevant qualifications and/or extensive experience in a large and diverse organisation, ideally across business operations, human resources, project management, recruitment, finance or records management
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively in high-volume, complex and demanding environments, with a proven capacity to prioritise tasks, manage competing demands and achieve outcomes
• Experience leading and implementing change, including redesigning work systems and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, prepare clear and concise reports, respond creatively to challenges and deliver positive results
• High-level communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage, negotiate and build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• A valid unrestricted driver’s licence for use in NSW/Australia and a willingness to travel.

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you will 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 respond to the two target questions below:

• Describe a time when you were responsible for delivering a complex workforce project under significant time or resource constraints, involving multiple stakeholders with competing priorities. How did you maintain strategic alignment, manage resistance, and ensure the project achieved its intended outcomes.

• Describe a time when you had to manage a difficult stakeholder relationship during a high-profile project. How did you approach the situation, maintain collaboration, and ensure the project stayed on track despite conflicting priorities or resistance

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission

For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Hurley at ***email_hidden*** and quote REQ666903.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Frankie De Luca on [email protected].

For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government.

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 14 June 2026

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. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging.

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, or a New Zealand citizen, 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.

• This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.

• For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal

• Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Do not miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 14 June 2026

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