Role Title: Senior Project Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to December 2027)

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $137,525 - $156,231, plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ704561

Closing Date: 26 Novemebr 2026 (11:59PM)

Join the Connected Care team at Ministry of Health for an exciting chance and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they are the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
- While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
- Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

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 Senior Project Officer supports the change and adoption activities required for implementation of the NSW Virtual Hospitals reform. The role coordinates implementation planning, readiness assessment, stakeholder engagement, capability development and adoption activities. The role works collaboratively with Local Health Districts, Specialty Health Networks and other stakeholders to enable new models of care and improve patient outcomes.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you will be doing

- Support development and delivery of the statewide Virtual Hospitals change, readiness and adoption roadmap, including implementation planning, stakeholder engagement and monitoring activities.
- Develop practical implementation resources, guidance materials, tools, communications and capability-building activities tailored to local implementation needs.
- Monitor implementation readiness, adoption, benefits, risks and issues and provide reporting and recommendations to support continuous improvement and implementation success.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with clinicians, operational leaders, digital teams, implementation leads and other stakeholders to support coordinated statewide implementation.

About you





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

1. Substantial experience in implementing complex and multi-disciplinary environment models of care and/or relevant tertiary qualifications.
2. Demonstrated experience supporting implementation of health, virtual care, service redesign or transformation initiatives within a complex healthcare environment.
3. Knowledge of change management, adoption methodologies and implementation approaches that support successful uptake of health solutions.
4. Experience assessing readiness, implementation requirements, risks and dependencies associated with service transformation or implementation projects.
5. Demonstrated ability to analyse complex information and develop practical recommendations, implementation resources, reports and executive briefings.
6. Highly developed stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills with experience working across clinical, operational and digital environments.
7. Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a complex and fast-paced environment.

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) explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills.

Target Questions (1-2 pages)

- Outline your project and change management experience, using an example that demonstrates your ability to successfully plan and implement complex system reform within agreed timeframes.
- Outline a time where you successfully engaged and influenced a diverse range of stakeholders to deliver a complex project or change initiative i.e. hospital avoidance or virtual care initiatives.

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

Candidates may use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. However, the information provided should be authentic, accurate and genuinely represent your skills, experience, and capabilities, as these will be assessed when determining your suitability for the role.

For role related queries or questions contact Emma Farrell on [email protected] and quote REQ704561.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Khloe Yang 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

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

1. 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.
2. This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
3. For more information on applying visit the our career portal
4. 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: 26 Nov 2026 (23:59PM)

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