Senior Project Officer

Employment Type: Full Time Ongoing/Permanent

Position Classification: Crown Clerk Grade 9/10

Remuneration: $133,348- $146,945 plus superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 35 hours

Requisition ID: REQ699084

Closing Date: 3 November 2026

Join the Ministry of Health and help shape workforce systems and policy that support better health outcomes across NSW. This opportunity sits within Workforce Planning & Talent Development and combines project delivery, policy expertise and human capital management system improvement.

About us

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment are more than just words. They guide how we work, make decisions and partner across the NSW Health system.
• While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
• We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
• To learn more about the Ministry and the benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About the role

As Senior Project Officer, you will help develop and implement best-practice workforce policy, programs and projects across the Ministry of Health, public health organisations and related government agencies. You will play a key role in improving Human Capital Management (HCM) systems by translating policy and business requirements into practical technology solutions. Working with senior leaders, technical teams and system-wide stakeholders, you will support requirements gathering, solution design, testing and evaluation.

You will also research emerging workforce issues and prepare clear, evidence-based advice on attraction, recruitment and retention. This is an opportunity to influence fit-for-purpose systems and policy at statewide scale while building your career in Australia’s largest health organisation.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you will be doing

• Contribute to HCM system improvements through requirements gathering, solution design, testing and evaluation.
• Manage policy and program development, project reviews and evaluations addressing workforce attraction, recruitment and retention.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefs, policies, discussion papers and strategic advice for senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Engage public health organisations, government agencies and stakeholder representatives to support effective planning and implementation.
• Lead quantitative and qualitative research, impact assessment and cost-benefit analysis to inform policy and system decisions.

About you

• We are seeking a motivated and committed professional who can support the work of NSW Health with:
• Experience implementing Human Capital Management systems in a complex, multidisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated ability to translate policy and business requirements into effective technology solutions.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, risk management, stakeholder consultation and benefits-focused delivery.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Evidence-based problem-solving skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships across organisational boundaries.

How to apply

At the Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of opportunities to grow your skills and career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit

• An up-to-date resume of up to 5 pages.
• Responses to the two target questions below ( maximum 400 words each).
• Describe a complex HCM or related project you managed where there were competing priorities, changing requirements or tight timeframes. How did you plan the work, manage risks and maintain progress against key milestones?
• Describe a situation where you identified a significant policy, process or system problem. How did you analyse the issue, develop options and recommend a preferred solution?
• Use the NSW Public Service Commission Capability Application Tool to practice responses and clearly demonstrate your achievements and the strategies you used.
• Candidates may use AI tools to support preparation of their application. Information submitted must be authentic, accurate and genuinely represent your skills, experience and capabilities, as these will be assessed in determining suitability for the role.
• For role-related queries, contact Stacey Taylor at [email protected] and quote REQ699084.
• As an organisation, we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Anu Kundu at [email protected]
• For more information about adjustments, please visit 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 that reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ people 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 further information about applying, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment, you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

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.

The selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining suitability for the role.

For more information about applying, visit the NSW Health career portal.

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