Senior project officer of health program

Employment Type : Temporary Full Time up to 31 December 2025 Position Classification : Health Manager Level 3 Remuneration : $122,850.00 - $139,559.00, plus Superannuation Location : 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW, in a hybrid working environment Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ495010 Closing Date : 25 June 2024 (11:59PM) Where you’ll be working You will be working with a diverse and dynamic team within the System Performance Support Branch, System Sustainability and Performance Division and based at 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards, NSW 2065. The System Performance Support Branch has the lead role in monitoring the performance of health services by working in close partnership with health service executives, senior managers and clinicians as well as other parts of the Ministry and pillar organisations. For more information go to About The Role The Senior Project Officer, Whole of Health Program (WOHP) provides project support to meet organisational objectives. The role develops and supports the development and implementation of best practice policies, programs, projects, and activities for the Ministry of Health, public health organisations, and related government agencies, and provides project advice to support the achievement of NSW Health's objectives in relation to improving service levels in hospitals. The Senior Project Officer supports the Director of Whole of Health Program to manage key project and program management functions for the Branch. 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 and search Job Reference Number REQ495010 to submit your application.
  

Selection Criteria

• Substantial skills in managing all stages of the project cycle (planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation) with demonstrated experience delivering projects in hospitals or statewide healthcare settings.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent professional experience in a health care setting with an understanding of patient flow through hospitals.
• Highly developed analytical skills including the ability to analyse and interpret complex information from numerous sources and health care data bases.
• Ability to prepare and present complex information in a succinct and clear way to Senior Executive within Health.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills with demonstrated experience engaging, collaborating, and influencing key stakeholders and customers to influence and achieve optimal business outcomes.
• Superior organisational skills and experience working in a high volume and demanding professional environment with proven capacity to prioritise, multi-task, achieve business goals, perform and always work with a customer focused approach.
• Proven capacity to develop and implement complex strategic initiatives, including the capability to plan, manage change, improve performance and project manage in relation to patient flow across NSW Health.
  

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For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Mason on . 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. Additional Information

• This is a temporary role up to 31 December 2025.
• 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: 25 June 2024 (11:59PM)