Senior Project Officer Connected Care Team
Senior Project Officer, Connected Care
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30 June 2028)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $132,236 - $150,222, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 38 hours
Requisition ID: REQ661541
Closing Date: 11:59pm Friday 26 June 2026
Join our Connected Care team at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
Join our passionate team. Connected Care is part of System Performance Support Branch and provides expert advice on issues that may impact on health system performance,identifies opportunities for performance improvement, promotesthe implementation of state-wide patient flow initiatives thatimprove and enhance the delivery of high quality, efficient andeffective health services for the NSW community.
Key priorities for the team include system reform priories such as Urgent Care Services, statewide virtual care hubs and implementation of the NSW Health Virtual Care Strategy. The Connected Care team has a pivotal role in supporting and delivering initiatives/programs relating to collaborative care in the home, community and virtual settings.
Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment. We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
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'll help improve health and wellbeing across NSW while growing your career within Australia's largest health organisation.
In this role, you will support the Connected Care team by delivering project planning, progress monitoring, reporting and coordination to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope and budget.
You will work with LHD, SHN and PHN stakeholders to support local and statewide initiatives and ensure alignment with statewide reforms. You will also prepare advice for Connected Care leadership and Ministry Executive on virtual care and other outofhospital care models.
As part of the Connected Care team, you'll contribute to key reforms that enable NSW Health to deliver more care outside traditional health settings through expanded virtual care.
This role is a Health Manager level 3, starting salary from $132,236 - $150,222 plus Super, with a 38-hour work week.
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
What you will be doing
- Provide expert policy advice and information to the Director and other senior executives on Connected Care priorities to support informed decision making and development of strategic reform related projects and strategies.
- Lead a range of management and support activities for Connected Care reform projects including preparation of reports, maintaining project documentation, and implementing and monitoring project plans to ensure project outcomes are achieved.
- Pro-actively plan, monitor, evaluate and report on all aspects of program governance and implementation, including risk and contingency management, governance, benefits realisation, and key milestones to ensure projects and outcomes are successfully delivered.
- Facilitate effective stakeholder engagement to empower co-designed solutions and initiatives to complex issues.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Can support large-scale health projects at a district or statewide level to embed reform initiatives including virtual care.
- Can support change management initiatives in clinical settings.
- Work well in a team, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Are agile and able to adapt to the changing needs of the health system.
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) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the target question below.
Target Question (1-2 pages)
Tell us about a time you supported the delivery of a clinical or operational project in a healthcare setting. Include how you worked within the organisations governance and compliance frameworks, how you identified and escalated risks, engaged stakeholders and what practical tools or approaches you used to monitor scope, timelines and budget.
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
For role related queries or questions contact Jen Wilson at [email protected] and quote REQ661541.
As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne 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
Closing Date: 11:59pm Friday 26 June 2026
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
- 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 and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- For more information on applying visit our career portal.
- 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: 11:59pm Friday 26 June 2026
