Project Officer - NSW Government -Health System Support Group

NSW Government -Health System Support Group | Hybrid remote in New South Wales

Description : Project Officer. Company : NSW Government -Health System Support Group. Location : Hybrid remote in New South Wales

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 30 June 2024
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $102,640.00 - $121,739.00, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards, in a hybrid working environment
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ388404
Closing Date: 11 April 2023 (11:59PM)



Where you'll be working
Health Protection NSW works to prevent exposure to, and minimise impact of, infectious and environmental hazards. HPNSW works closely with public health units in local health districts in the development, implementation and evaluation activities to protect public health.

For more information go to www.health.nsw.gov.au



About this role
NSW Health is undertaking a program of work to strengthen and develop integrated state-wide solutions to support disease surveillance and public health response activities. This will be critical to ensure NSW remains capable of detecting and responding rapidly to control infectious disease outbreaks and continues at the forefront of pandemic preparedness. HPNSW is the business owner and funder of the program and we work in close partnership with eHealth who are managing the program.

The Project Officer is responsible for coordinating program management activities regarding the procurement, design, development and implementation of the surveillance and outbreak response platform for NSW i.e. SIGNAL program. This will include working closely with HPNSW staff to manage the overall budget of the program and capture and report on any issues or risks, as well as supporting a range of projects associated with the procurement and delivery of the platform.



Candidate Assessment
You may be asked to undertake further assessments as part of the recruitment process for this position, which may include, but is not limited to, psychometric assessment (e.g. personality and cognitive abilities assessments) and/or particular work tasks.



How to apply
Your application to be considered should include:

  • Responses by addressing the selection criteria below
  • An up-to-date resume of no more than five (5) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
  • 2x referees will need to be supplied prior to an offer being made.
  • Application must be lodged electronically. Please go to https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/ and search Job Reference Number REQ388404 to submit your application.

Selection Criteria

  • Experience in providing project co-ordination and support for complex projects in a large and complex organisation.
  • Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience.
  • Proven knowledge and capability in project management activity, including documentation and management of risk and issues registers, budget management, and identifying and seeking mitigation of potential or actual project issues.
  • Highly developed organisational skills and experience working on project portfolios in ademanding professional environment with a capacity to prioritise competing demands and achieve results with a customer focused approach.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Need more information?

2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Shelley Thompson on [email protected].


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.



COVID-19 Vaccination Compliancy
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.



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 up to 30 June 2024 with possibility to extend.
  • Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
  • If you are Current NSW Health, NSW Ministry of Health and NSW Government staff and are looking for opportunity of Secondment, you must have your manager’s approval prior to expressing interest.

For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.




Applications Close: 11 April 2023 (11:59PM)