Project Officer

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Health Manager Level 2
**Remuneration**: $106,142.00 - $125,241.00, plus Superannuation
**Location**: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW, in a hybrid working environment
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ517126
**Closing Date**: 29 September 2024 (11:59PM)

**Agency Overview**
The System Monitoring & Insights (SMI) team support units/branches across the Ministry of Health to make evidence-based decisions regarding planning, innovation and policy. The team work collaboratively with policy owners and system managers to plan, design and execute regular reporting and analysis that informs planning, monitoring and evaluation of priority programs and operations across NSW Health.

**About this role**
The System Monitoring and Insights unit provide high-quality outcome monitoring, reliable and relevant data, and insights that enable evidence-based decision making to improve service delivery, provider and patient experience, and patient health outcomes in NSW. A key program is the Lumos program which is a pioneering initiative linking data across primary, ambulatory and acute care creating a state-wide data collection.

The Project Officer role will support System Monitoring and Insights through a range of administrative and project management support including advice on the development and implementation of projects with particular focus on supporting the Lumos program. This will include project planning, managing recruitment processes, financial monitoring, liaising with stakeholders and managing Lumos data access processes.

**How to apply**
- 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.

**Selection Criteria**
- Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of the NSW Health system and policy priorities, or capability to quickly develop a working knowledge of the health system.
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated equivalent relevant industry experience.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in project management including scheduling deliverables, planning resources and budget management.
- Sound problem-solving skills and forward thinking approach including the ability to analyse and interpret information, use strong written communication to prepare correspondence/reports, deal with challenges creatively and achieve business focused solutions.
- Demonstrated organisational skills and experience working in a high volume and demanding professional environment with a capacity to prioritise competing demands and achieve results with a customer focused approach.
- High level verbal and written communications, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with staff at various levels and external stakeholders to establish collaborative relationships.
- Ability to respond effectively to merging and unforseen issues.

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**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.

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 recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

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

**Applications Close: 29 September 2024 (11:59PM)