Project Officer Water Unit
Role Title: Project Officer, Water Unit
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 31 Dec 2026, potential for extension to 9 May 2027)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $118,821 - $140,201 plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 15.2 hours
Requisition ID: REQ659523
Closing Date: Monday 10 July at 11:59pm 2026
Join our Water Unit, Environment Health Branch at Health Protection NSW for an exciting temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Position is two days per week until 31 Dec 2026, with the potential to extend to 9 May 2027.
About us
Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words - they're 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're enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
The Water Unit is responsible for development and implementation of statewide strategies, policies, guidelines and procedures to protect public health and support the provision of safe drinking water by more than 80 public water utilities and for Aboriginal communities, private water suppliers and water carters, safe recycled water, water fluoridation, and safe public swimming pools and spa pools.
The Water Unit works with a network of local Public Health Units across the state, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water, water utilities, the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal, other government departments, and the water industry.
For more information, please read the full Position Description
What you will be doing
Working with local councils, water suppliers, public swimming pool and spa pool operators, Public Health Units and NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water to assess hazards and identify appropriate controls to protect water quality, sometimes in resource poor settings.
Administer and support the NSW Health Drinking Water Monitoring Program, NSW Drinking Water Database, including data entry, reviewing the quality of data provided, data interpretation/review and liaison with water utilities, laboratories and Public Health Units.
Manage committees supported by the Water Unit, including: collating and distributing agenda papers assisting with minutes and actions; liaising with external organisations to obtain information; and preparing correspondence.
Deliver presentations and training courses for Public Health Units and water suppliers.
Balancing workload and priorities, meeting deadlines and undertaking and/or supporting multiple projects in a pressured, high-volume work environment.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
Knowledge of water quality and/or health issues, including issues relating to drinking water and recycled water.
Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in the fields of public health, environmental health, engineering, chemistry, microbiology or other relevant science discipline.
Proven experience in consulting effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including Public Health Units, laboratories, local water utilities and Aboriginal communities.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise workloads under time-critical circumstances with minimal supervision and on complex projects within a team environment.
Good oral and written communication skills, including capacity to prepare high quality reports, briefings and correspondence.
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
1. Explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills OR
2. Demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.
Target Questions (1-2 pages)
Question 1. Please provide an example of how you have applied your understanding of the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, or similar preventive risk management frameworks, to water quality risk management.
Question 2. Please give an example of where you have worked in a team to manage complex and diverse projects and tasks, involving external stakeholders? Please include your role in the team and details of your contribution.
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.
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Katrina Wall on [email protected] and quote REQ659523.
As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Karen Kennedy 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: Monday 10 July at 11:59pm 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
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: Monday 10 July at 11:59pm 2026
