Senior Project Officer, Allied Health (Rural Workforce Project)

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 3 – Full Time, Exempt (Until December 2027)

Remuneration: $132,236.00 - $150,222.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Additional Benefits: Competitive remuneration, a monthly ADO (for full-time staff), a range of flexible working options including hybrid working, as well as comprehensive leave entitlements.

Location: Based at 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards. Rural NSW Health facilities/ locations will be considered.

Applications Close: Thursday, 22****nd October 2026 at 11:59PM

Are you passionate about improving health outcomes for rural communities and supporting the allied health workforce to thrive in rural practice?

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Allied Health team at the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) and contribute to a statewide initiative that supports allied health professionals who are new to rural practice.

As a Senior Project Officer, you will lead the development and delivery of innovative education, training and workforce initiative designed to strengthen the rural allied health workforce across NSW.

You will bring your allied health experience working in rural and/or remote health, along with the ability to think strategically, build strong stakeholder relationships and manage complex projects in a dynamic environment. Experience within a NSW Health rural Local Health District and in the design or delivery of education and training programs will be highly regarded.

HETI is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!

The Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) is a leading provider of high-quality training and education to support more than 140,000 clinical and non-clinical staff, trainers, managers and leaders across the NSW health system.

HETI offers competitive remuneration (base salary plus super and leave loading), a monthly ADO (for full-time staff), a range of flexible working options including hybrid working (all staff are required to attend the office weekly), as well as comprehensive leave entitlements and discounted access to fitness facilities. Professional development is well embedded in our organisation and staff are encouraged to continue their studies and take opportunities for furthering their careers.

Where you’ll be working The role is based at 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards. Applicants based in rural NSW Health locations are encouraged to apply and may be considered for appointment from their local location. If the successful applicant is from the Sydney area,



then the position will be based in Sydney at 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards in a modern, purpose-built 5 star rated green campus that is well serviced by public transport and access to public parking.

This building offers activity-based working conditions with agile and flexible workspaces and the latest in technology, modern end-of-trip facilities, and secure bicycle storage. There is an onsite cafe, and a 100-space childcare centre.

About the Opportunity The position works across the breadth of 23 Allied Health professions. You will be working within the HETI Allied Health team. The team offers unique programs, resources, education and training designed for these specialised professions to support the delivery of high-quality, interprofessional, protected, patient-centred care.

You will bring your clinical background, understanding of rural healthcare and strong educational expertise, as well as project management, collaboration, influencing and problem-solving skills to achieve project outcomes and contribute to achieving HETI’s objectives.

In this role you will:

- design, develop and implement HETI educational resources, training, and eLearning for new to rural allied health professionals in consultation with subject matter experts which contributes to optimal levels of learning outcomes and learner engagement
- manage collaborative partnerships and effective relationships with key stakeholders across NSW Health including the Ministry of Health, Local Health Districts and Specialty Health Networks, and NSW Health Pillars and Community Organisations to inform state-wide training materials
- apply robust project management methodologies to deliver high-quality outcomes. Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation across all phases, including scope, plans, budgets, timelines and milestone tracking to monitor and manage project. Provide regular status reports and ensure objectives are achieved within agreed timeframes and deliverables
- exercise appropriate influencing, negotiation and interpersonal skills to achieve positive outcomes for NSW Health.

For your application to be considered To submit your application, please provide:

- Your resume (maximum five pages)
- A cover letter (word count) and
- complete online questionnaire addressing two key questions.

In your cover letter, (maximum two pages), please address the following:

- Outline your allied health qualifications, professional registration (where applicable),



and clinical background.
- Describe your experience working in rural and/or remote health settings, including any lived experience of rural communities.
- Provide an overview of your experience in education, training, resource development, or learning design relevant to allied health professionals.
- Highlight how your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role.

Question 1 Describe a time you designed, developed or implemented an education program, resource, eLearning module or learning solution for rural allied health professionals across multiple services, a district, or a statewide setting.

In your response, outline:

- How your approach was informed by rural practice experience, lived experience and/or stakeholder engagement.
- How you ensured the initiative was practical, evidence-informed and relevant across diverse rural contexts.
- The outcomes achieved and how you measured or evaluated success.

Question 2 Describe a complex statewide, district-wide or multi-site project you have led that involved multiple stakeholders from different professions, services or organisations.

In your response, outline:

- How you engaged stakeholders across multiple sites, services or rural and regional settings and balanced differing priorities.
- How you managed project governance, milestones and competing priorities to achieve project objectives.

The outcomes achieved and what you learned from the experience. Need more information?

- Learn more about the Health Education & Training Institute

Additional Information

- Applicants will be assessed against the selection criteria in the Position Description.
- NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
- This is a temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

Contact People Please contact the Hiring Manager, Daniella Pfeiffer on [email protected] if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to the HETI Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

If interview adjustments are required, please contact [email protected] at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.

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📌 Senior Project Officer Rural Health Workforce Project (St Leonards)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 St Leonards